sympathomimetic
sympathomimetic · more sympathomimetic · most sympathomimetic
That produces effects similar to those of the sympathetic nervous systemThat produces effects similar to those of the sympathetic nervous system.
/ˌsɪmpəθoʊmɪˈmɛtɪk/
Meaning
1 sensesThat produces effects similar to those of the sympathetic nervous system.
More definitions
- relating to epinephrine (its release or action)
Origin
From sympatho- + mimetic.From sympatho- + mimetic.
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Forms
more sympathomimetic, most sympathomimetic| Comparative | more sympathomimetic Lesson |
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| Superlative | most sympathomimetic Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- relating to epinephrine (its release or action):adrenergic
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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