sympathomimetic
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sympathomimetic — [sim΄pə thōmi met′ik, sim΄pə thōmīmet′ik] adj. [< SYMPATH(ETIC) + O + MIMETIC] having an effect similar to that produced when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated: said of certain drugs, chemicals, etc … English World dictionary
sympathomimetic — Denoting mimicking of action of the sympathetic system. SEE ALSO: adrenomimetic. [sympatho + G. mimikos, imitating] * * * sym·pa·tho·mi·met·ic mə met ik, (.)mī adj simulating sympathetic nervous action in physiological effect compare… … Medical dictionary
sympathomimetic — adjective Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary Date: 1910 simulating sympathetic nervous action in physiological effect < sympathomimetic drugs > • sympathomimetic noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
sympathomimetic — adj. having the effect of stimulating the sympathetic nervous system. The actions of sympathomimetic drugs are adrenergic: they act on alpha or beta adrenoceptors. Alpha adrenergic stimulants (alpha agonists) stimulate alpha receptors. They… … The new mediacal dictionary
sympathomimetic — sym•pa•tho•mi•met•ic [[t]ˌsɪm pə θoʊ mɪˈmɛt ɪk, maɪ [/t]] adj. 1) pha phl mimicking stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system 2) a sympathomimetic drug or agent • Etymology: 1905–10; sympath (etic) + o +mimetic … From formal English to slang
sympathomimetic Medicine — [ˌsɪmpəθəʊmɪ mɛtɪk, mʌɪ ] adjective promoting the stimulation of sympathetic nerves. noun a sympathomimetic drug … English new terms dictionary
Sympathomimetic drug — multiple image footer = Chemical structures of catecholamines. width = 150 align = right caption1 = Epinephrine caption2 = Norepinephrine caption3= Dopamine Sympathomimetic drugs are substances that mimic the effects of the catecholamines… … Wikipedia
sympathomimetic — 1. adjective That produces effects similar to those of the sympathetic nervous system 2. noun Any medicine with this effect … Wiktionary
sympathomimetic — sym·pa·tho·mimetic … English syllables
sympathomimetic — /sɪmpæθoʊməˈmɛtɪk/ (say simpathohmuh metik) noun 1. one of a class of drugs whose effects mimic those of a stimulated sympathetic nervous system, increasing cardiac output, dilating bronchioles and constricting blood vessels. –adjective 2. of or… …
