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parasympathomimetic [‚par·ə¦sim·pə·thō·mi′med·ik] (pharmacology) Of drugs, having an effect similar to that produced when the parasympathetic nerves are stimulated. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Similarly, medications that stimulate the cholinergic receptors are referred to as parasympathomimetics (cholinergic), and those that inhibit cholinergic receptors are called parasympatholytics (anticholinergic). |
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