HyperDic: adrenergic

English > 2 senses of the word adrenergic:
ADJECTIVEpertadrenergic, sympathomimeticrelating to epinephrine (its release or action)
NOUNartifactadrenergic, adrenergic drugdrug that has the effects of epinephrine
English > adrenergic: 2 senses > adjective 1, pert
Meaningrelating to epinephrine (its release or action).
Synonymsympathomimetic
Spanishadrenérgica, adrenérgico
Nounsadrenergicdrug that has the effects of epinephrine
epinephrinea catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin)
English > adrenergic: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
Meaningdrug that has the effects of epinephrine.
Synonymadrenergic drug
NarrowerphenylephrineA powerful vasoconstrictor used to dilate the pupils and relieve nasal congestion
phenylpropanolamineAn adrenergic drug used in many preparations to relieve allergic reactions or respiratory infections
Broadervasoconstrictor, vasoconstrictive, pressorAny agent that causes a narrowing of an opening of a blood vessel
Adjectivesadrenergicrelating to epinephrine (its release or action)

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