cholinergic

/ˌkoʊləˈnɜrdʒɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or activated by the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, especially in the nervous system.
    • Some insecticides work by overstimulating cholinergic receptors in insects.
    • The drug affects cholinergic pathways in the brain to improve cognitive function.
    • Cholinergic neurons play a key role in muscle contraction and memory.
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