cholinergic agent
[/ˌkoʊlɪˈnɜrdʒɪk ˈeɪdʒənt/]
nounpl: cholinergic agents
agente colinérgico
1. A pharmacological substance that enhances the effects of acetylcholine in the nervous system by mimicking its action or inhibiting its breakdown
The doctor prescribed a cholinergic agent to improve muscle strength in the patient with myasthenia gravis.
O médico prescreveu um agente colinérgico para melhorar a força muscular do paciente com miastenia gravis.
2. Any drug that activates cholinergic receptors or increases acetylcholine availability at the synapse
Cholinergic agents are commonly used in treating Alzheimer's disease to enhance cognitive function.
Os agentes colinérgicos são comumente usados no tratamento da doença de Alzheimer para melhorar a função cognitiva.
This is specialized medical and pharmacological terminology widely used in both Brazilian and American healthcare systems. The term is essential in neurology, anesthesiology, and psychiatry. In Brazil, cholinergic agents are prescribed in major hospitals and research centers, particularly for neurodegenerative diseases. The understanding of cholinergic agents is fundamental to medical education in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cholinergic crisis - a dangerous condition caused by excessive cholinergic stimulation
cholinergic effect - the characteristic response produced by cholinergic agents
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