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ANTICHOLINERGICS

(adj., noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Anticholinergics.

Anticholinergics - as an adjective

Inhibiting or blocking the action of acetylcholine at a receptor site

Example: "Anticholinergic drugs"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
cholinergic19

Anticholinergics - as a noun

A substance that opposes or blocks the action of acetylcholine

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anticholinergic drug
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
medicament17medication15medicinal drugmedicine13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Some anticholinergics are used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease."
"Long-term use of anticholinergics may increase the risk of dementia."
"Doctors may prescribe anticholinergics to alleviate symptoms of asthma."
"Patients should be cautious when driving or operating machinery while taking anticholinergics."
"Certain anticholinergics can cause blurred vision and increased intraocular pressure."
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Is ANTICHOLINERGICS a valid Scrabble word?
No, anticholinergics is NOT valid for Scrabble
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Is ANTICHOLINERGICS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, anticholinergics is valid for Words With Friends
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ANTICHOLINERGICS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 29.

Is ANTICHOLINERGICS a valid WordFeud word?
No, anticholinergics is NOT valid for WordFeud
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ANTICHOLINERGICS is not a valid WordFeud word.

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