cholinomimetic

cholinomimetic [koh-luh-noh-mi-met-ik, -mahy-] Word Origin adjective Biochemistry, Pharmacology.

1. mimicking the action of choline, especially acetylcholine.
2. a drug or other substance that has cholinometric properties.

Origin of cholinomimetic First recorded in 1965–70; choline + -o- + mimetic cholinomimetic in Medicine cholinomimetic [kō′lə-nō-mĭ-mĕt′ĭk, -mī-] adj.

1. Having an action similar to that of acetylcholine.