CHOLINERGIC

cholinergic

(adjective) releasing or activated by acetylcholine or a related compound

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

cholinergic (comparative more cholinergic, superlative most cholinergic)

(biochemistry) Of, pertaining to, activated by, producing or having the same function as acetylcholine.

Noun

cholinergic (plural cholinergics)

(biochemistry) Any drug or substance producing or having the same function as acetylcholine.

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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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