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adrenergic

ad·re·ner·gic

US/ʌdrɛˈnɛrdʒɪk/ uncommon

adjective

1.

relating to epinephrine (its release or action)

noun

1.

drug that has the effects of epinephrine

Origin

From adren- + -ergic.

Phrases

  • adrenergic receptor
  • alpha-adrenergic blocking agent

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