cholinoceptive

cholinoceptive
Referring to chemical sites in effector cells with which acetylcholine unites to exert its actions. Cf.:adrenoceptive. [acetylcholine + L. capio, to take]

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cho·li·no·cep·tive (ko″lin-o-sepґtiv) pertaining to the sites on effector organs that are acted upon by cholinergic transmitters.

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  • adrenoceptive — Referring to chemical sites in effectors with which the adrenergic mediator unites. Cf.:cholinoceptive. * * * adre·no·cep·tive (ə dre″no sepґtiv) pertaining to the sites on effector organs that are acted upon by adrenergic transmitters …   Medical dictionary

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