adrenergic

• Relativo a las células o fibras nerviosas que liberan adrenalina o noradrenalina como neurotransmisor, o que responde a estas sustancias.

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.

   adrenérgico

   • 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).

   Adrenérgico (fármaco)

   • 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.

   Sinónimossympathomimetic

   Antónimosanticholinergiccholinergicparasympatheticparasympathomimetic

• Sustantivo que designa un fármaco que produce efectos similares a los de la epinefrina, o un término relacionado con la liberación o la acción de la epinefrina.

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.

   Agente adrenérgico

   • 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.

   Sinónimossympathomimetic

   Antónimosanticholinergicparasympathomimetic

2. Relating to epinephrineC1formalmedical

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

   Adrenérgico

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