adrenergic

• Das adrenerge Nervensystem betreffend, also Nervenzellen oder -fasern, die Adrenalin oder Noradrenalin als Neurotransmitter freisetzen. Auch durch Adrenalin oder Noradrenalin vermittelt oder auf sie ansprechend.

Relating to or denoting nerve cells or fibers that release adrenaline or noradrenaline as a neurotransmitter.

1. Relating to epinephrineC2formalmedical

   Relating to or involving the release or action of epinephrine (adrenaline) in the body.

   Auf Adrenalin bezogen

   • Adrenergic receptors are found in various tissues throughout the body.
   • The drug has adrenergic effects, mimicking the action of adrenaline.
   • Adrenergic signaling plays a key role in the fight-or-flight response.

2. Drug with epinephrine-like effectsC2formalmedical

   Describing a drug or substance that produces effects similar to those of epinephrine (adrenaline).

   Adrenerg

   • The doctor prescribed an adrenergic drug to treat the patient's low blood pressure.
   • Adrenergic medications can increase heart rate and constrict blood vessels.
   • Some adrenergic agents are used as decongestants.

   Synonymesympathomimetic

   Antonymeanticholinergiccholinergicparasympatheticparasympathomimetic

• Substantiv, das ein Arzneimittel bezeichnet, das Wirkungen ähnlich denen von Epinephrin hervorruft, oder ein Begriff, der sich auf die Freisetzung oder Wirkung von Epinephrin bezieht.

A noun referring to a drug that produces effects similar to those of epinephrine, or a term relating to the release or action of epinephrine.

1. Drug with epinephrine-like effectsC1formalmedical

   A drug or agent that produces effects similar to those of epinephrine (adrenaline), such as stimulating the sympathetic nervous system.

   Adrenergikum

   • The doctor prescribed an adrenergic to treat the patient's severe allergic reaction.
   • Certain adrenergics are used to increase heart rate during emergencies.
   • Adrenergics can cause side effects like increased blood pressure and anxiety.

   Synonymesympathomimetic

   Antonymeanticholinergicparasympathomimetic

2. Relating to epinephrineC1formalmedical

   Pertaining to the release or action of epinephrine (adrenaline) in the body.

   Adrenerg

   • The adrenergic response is triggered during stressful situations.
   • Adrenergic receptors are found throughout the body.
   • The drug blocks adrenergic activity to reduce anxiety.