adrenolytic /adre·no·lyt·ic/ (-lit´ik) inhibiting the action of the adrenergic nerves, or the response to epinephrine.
adrenolytic [ah-dre″no-lit´ik]
adrenolytic (
drē´nōlit´ik),
adrenolytic
ad·re·no·lyt·ic ( -dr  n-l t k)adj. Inhibiting or preventing the action of epinephrine, norepinephrine, and related sympathomimetics. ad·re no·lytic n. |
adrenolytic [ah-dre″no-lit´ik]
inhibiting the action of the adrenergic nerves or of epinephrine.
adrenolytic (
drē´nōlit´ik),adj capable of impeding the action of epinephrine, levarterenol (norepinephrine), or both (sympatholytic).
adrenolytic agent,
adrenolytic
1. antagonizing the action of adrenaline (epinephrine). See also antiadrenergic; adrenergic blocking agent.
2. inhibits secretions of the adrenal gland. See mitotane.
adrenolytic
Pharmacology adjective Referring to 1. Inhibition of epinephrine–adrenaline activity or secretion 2. Sympathetic nerve fibers that block epinephrine or norepinephrine activity at a synapse noun Any agent with
adrenolytic–antagonist activity
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