Pharmacologic Substance
cholinergic agonist
cho·lin·er·gic ag·o·nist
Subclass of:
Cholinergic Agents
Definitions related to cholinergic agonists:
  • Any agent that is capable of activating cholinergic receptors (nicotinic and muscarinic) or of enhancing or prolonging the actions of acetylcholine.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Drugs that bind to and activate cholinergic receptors.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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