muscarinic
English edit
Etymology edit
Pronunciation edit
- Rhymes: -ɪnɪk
Adjective edit
muscarinic (comparative more muscarinic, superlative most muscarinic)
- Of or pertaining to muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, usually with regard to agonism or antagonism (blocking) of receptor activity.
- (Original (etymonic) sense but not the usual sense) Of or pertaining to muscarine.
Noun edit
muscarinic (plural muscarinics)
- A muscarinic drug: one that modulates (enhances or blocks) the activity of muscarinic acetylcholine receptors.