adrenomimetic
[ah-dre″no-mi-met´ik] having actions similar to those of adrenergic compounds; sympathomimetic.
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a·dre·no·mi·met·ic
(ă-drē'nō-mi-met'ik), Having an action similar to that of the compounds epinephrine and norepinephrine, which are liberated from the suprarenal medulla and adrenergic nerves; term proposed to replace the less accurate term, sympathomimetic. Compare:
adrenergic,
cholinomimetic.
[adreno- + G. mimētikos, imitative]
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adrenomimetic
adjective Referring to hormonal action that mimics those biomolecules produced by the adrenal medulla (catecholamines), generally referring to mimicry of medullary biomolecules: adrenaline, noradrenaline.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
ad·re·no·mi·met·ic
(ă-drē'nō-mi-met'ik) Having an action similar to that of the compounds epinephrine and norepinephrine; a term intended to supplant a less accurate term, sympathomimetic.
Compare:
adrenergic,
cholinomimetic[adreno- + G. mimētikos, imitative]
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ad·re·no·mi·met·ic
(ă-drē'nō-mi-met'ik) Having an action similar to that of the compounds epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Compare:
adrenergic[adreno- + G. mimētikos, imitative]
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