adrenolytic
|a-dre-no-lyt-ic|
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/əˌdrɛnəˈlɪtɪk/
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/əˌdriːnəˈlɪtɪk/
inhibits adrenaline
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adrenolytic' originates from the combination of 'adreno-' referring to adrenaline and '-lytic' meaning 'to break down or dissolve'.
Historical Evolution
'adrenolytic' was formed in modern English by combining 'adreno-' and '-lytic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to break down adrenaline', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or causing the inhibition of the action of adrenaline or similar substances.
The drug has an adrenolytic effect, reducing the patient's heart rate.
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Last updated: 2025/05/13 05:06