- sympathomimetic Medicine
- sympathomimetic Medicine [ˌsɪmpəθəʊmɪ'mɛtɪk, -mʌɪ-]adjective promoting the stimulation of sympathetic nerves.noun a sympathomimetic drug.
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sympathomimetic Medicine
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sympathomimetic — 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… … Medical dictionary
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amphetamine — Closely related in its structure and action to ephedrine and other sympathomimetic amines. A psychostimulant substance that can be abused. a. (4 chlorophenoxy)acetate same actions and uses as a. sulfate. a. phosphate same actions and uses as a.… … Medical dictionary
ISA — Abbreviation for intrinsic sympathomimetic activity. * * * ileosigmoid anastomosis; industry standard architecture [computer interconnection]; Information Science Abstracts; Instrument Society of America; Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation… … Medical dictionary
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