muscarinic

/ˌmʌskəˈrɪnɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or involving muscarine or the type of nerve receptor that responds to muscarine.
    • Muscarinic receptors in the heart help control the heart rate.
    • The doctor explained that the drug targets muscarinic receptors in the brain to improve memory.
    • Some medications block muscarinic activity to treat overactive bladder.
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