adrenergic

adj, noun — 4 senses

adrenergic

adj

Etymology From adren- + -ergic.

1

Having the quality of adrenaline or epinephrine.

2

Containing or releasing adrenaline.

3

Activated by an adrenal mechanism.

Derived terms: adrenergic receptor, alpha-adrenergic, alpha-adrenergic blocking agent, antiadrenergic, beta-adrenergic, hyperadrenergic, neuroadrenergic, nonadrenergic, sympathoadrenergic

adrenergic

noun

Etymology From adren- + -ergic.

1

Any adrenergic compound.

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