sympathomimetic
1sympathomimetic — [sim΄pə thōmi met′ik, sim΄pə thōmīmet′ik] adj. [< SYMPATH(ETIC) + O + MIMETIC] having an effect similar to that produced when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated: said of certain drugs, chemicals, etc …
2sympathomimetic — Denoting mimicking of action of the sympathetic system. SEE ALSO: adrenomimetic. [sympatho + G. mimikos, imitating] * * * sym·pa·tho·mi·met·ic mə met ik, (.)mī adj simulating sympathetic nervous action in physiological effect compare… …
3sympathomimetic — adjective Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary Date: 1910 simulating sympathetic nervous action in physiological effect < sympathomimetic drugs > • sympathomimetic noun …
4sympathomimetic — adj. having the effect of stimulating the sympathetic nervous system. The actions of sympathomimetic drugs are adrenergic: they act on alpha or beta adrenoceptors. Alpha adrenergic stimulants (alpha agonists) stimulate alpha receptors. They… …
5sympathomimetic — sym•pa•tho•mi•met•ic [[t]ˌsɪm pə θoʊ mɪˈmɛt ɪk, maɪ [/t]] adj. 1) pha phl mimicking stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system 2) a sympathomimetic drug or agent • Etymology: 1905–10; sympath (etic) + o +mimetic …
6sympathomimetic Medicine — [ˌsɪmpəθəʊmɪ mɛtɪk, mʌɪ ] adjective promoting the stimulation of sympathetic nerves. noun a sympathomimetic drug …
7Sympathomimetic drug — multiple image footer = Chemical structures of catecholamines. width = 150 align = right caption1 = Epinephrine caption2 = Norepinephrine caption3= Dopamine Sympathomimetic drugs are substances that mimic the effects of the catecholamines… …
8sympathomimetic — /sim peuh thoh mi met ik, muy /, Physiol., Pharm. adj. 1. mimicking stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system. n. 2. an agent that mimics the stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system. [1905 10; SYMPATH(ETIC) + O + MIMETIC] * * * …
9sympathomimetic — 1. adjective That produces effects similar to those of the sympathetic nervous system 2. noun Any medicine with this effect …
10sympathomimetic — sym·pa·tho·mimetic …
