cholinergic

/ˌˈkoʊləˌnʌrdʒɪk/
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Definitions of cholinergic
  1. adjective
    releasing or activated by acetylcholine or a related compound
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    antonyms:
    anticholinergic
    inhibiting or blocking the action of acetylcholine at a receptor site
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