cholinergic
/ˌkoʊləˈnɜrdʒɪk/
adjective
- 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.