acetylcholinic
|a-ce-tyl-cho-lin-ic|
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/əˌsɛtɪlˈkoʊlɪnɪk/
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/əˌsɛtɪlˈkəʊlɪnɪk/
related to acetylcholine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetylcholinic' originates from 'acetylcholine,' which is derived from 'acetyl,' a chemical group, and 'choline,' a nutrient.
Historical Evolution
'acetylcholine' was coined in the early 20th century to describe the chemical compound involved in neurotransmission.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the chemical compound, but it now also describes processes or pathways involving acetylcholine.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter in the nervous system.
The acetylcholinic pathways in the brain are crucial for memory and learning.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/18 20:51