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.