Meaning of cholinergic in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌkoʊləˈnərdʒɪk/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   cholinergic

   Etymology

   1930s: from choline + Greek ergon‘work’+ -ic

   Definitions

   1. releasing or activated by acetylcholine or a related compound

   Antonyms

   • anticholinergic