cholinergically

/ˌkoʊlɪˈnɜrdʒɪkli/
adverb
  1. In a way that relates to or involves the neurotransmitter acetylcholine or its effects on the nervous system.
    • The drug acts cholinergically to stimulate muscle contractions.
    • The medication was designed to function cholinergically in the brain to improve memory.
    • Some nerve gases work cholinergically by blocking the breakdown of acetylcholine.
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