alpha-adrenergic

adjective

al·​pha-ad·​ren·​er·​gic ˈal-fə-ˌa-drə-ˈnər-jik How to pronounce alpha-adrenergic (audio)
: of, relating to, or being an alpha-receptor
alpha-adrenergic blocking action

Examples of alpha-adrenergic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For example, blocking the alpha-adrenergic and dopaminergic systems in test animals has been shown to abolish these protective effects in the gut [11]. The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of alpha-adrenergic was in 1954

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“Alpha-adrenergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alpha-adrenergic. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

alpha-adrenergic

adjective
al·​pha-ad·​ren·​er·​gic ˈal-fə-ˌad-rə-ˈnər-jik How to pronounce alpha-adrenergic (audio)
: of, relating to, or being an alpha-receptor
alpha-adrenergic blocking action
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