acetylcholinergic

[US]/ˌæsɪtəlˌkəʊlɪˈnɜːdʒɪk/
[UK]/ˌæsɪtəlˌkoʊlɪˈnɜːrdʒɪk/

Translation

adj.Relating to or involving acetylcholine; activated by or capable of releasing acetylcholine.

Phrases & Collocations

acetylcholinergic agent

acetylcholinergic system

acetylcholinergic neuron

acetylcholinergic pathway

acetylcholinergic receptor

acetylcholinergic drug

acetylcholinergic effect

acetylcholinergic function

acetylcholinergic blockade

acetylcholinergic mechanism

Example Sentences

the acetylcholinergic system modulates cholinergic transmission in the central nervous system.

acetylcholinergic neurons in the basal forebrain project to the hippocampus.

an acetylcholinergic agonist can enhance cognitive function in aging individuals.

chronic use of acetylcholinergic antagonists may impair synaptic plasticity.

the acetylcholinergic pathway is implicated in the pathophysiology of alzheimer's disease.

acetylcholinergic activity can be measured using high‑performance liquid chromatography.

dysregulation of acetylcholinergic signaling contributes to motor deficits in parkinson's disease.

pharmacological enhancement of acetylcholinergic tone improves attention and learning.

the acetylcholinergic receptor subtypes are classified as muscarinic and nicotinic.

acetylcholinergic blockade in the prefrontal cortex disrupts working memory.

novel acetylcholinergic modulators are being developed to treat neurodegenerative disorders.

in experimental models, optogenetic activation of acetylcholinergic terminals enhances plasticity.

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