SINCE 1828
synergist
noun
syn·er·gist
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Definition of synergist
: something (such as a chemical or a muscle) that enhances the effectiveness of an active agent
broadly
: either member of a synergistic pair
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synergist
noun
syn·er·gist
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Medical Definition of synergist
1
: an agent that increases the effectiveness of another agent when combined with it
especially
: a drug that acts in synergism with another
2
: an organ (as a muscle) that acts in concert with another to enhance its effect — compare agonist sense 1, antagonist sense a
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