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Meaning of "anticholinergic" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ANTICHOLINERGIC

anticholinergic  [ˌæntɪˌkɒlɪˈnɜːdʒɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ANTICHOLINERGIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Anticholinergic can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES ANTICHOLINERGIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Anticholinergic

An anticholinergic agent is a substance that blocks the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the central and the peripheral nervous system. Anticholinergics inhibit parasympathetic nerve impulses by selectively blocking the binding of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine to its receptor in nerve cells. The nerve fibers of the parasympathetic system are responsible for the involuntary movement of smooth muscles present in the gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, lungs, etc. Anticholinergics are divided into three categories in accordance with their specific targets in the central and/or peripheral nervous system: antimuscarinic agents, ganglionic blockers, and neuromuscular blockers.

Definition of anticholinergic in the English dictionary

The definition of anticholinergic in the dictionary is blocking nerve impulses through the parasympathetic nerves. Other definition of anticholinergic is a drug or agent that blocks these nerve impulses, used to control intestinal spasm, increase the heart rate, dilate the pupils for examination of the eyes, dry secretions in anaesthesia, and in some forms to treat Alzheimer's disease.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ANTICHOLINERGIC


adrenergic
ˌædrəˈnɜːdʒɪk
allergic
əˈlɜːdʒɪk
anergic
æˈnɜːdʒɪk
anti-allergic
ˌæntɪəˈlɜːdʒɪk
cholinergic
ˌkəʊlɪˈnɜːdʒɪk
demiurgic
ˌdɛmɪˈɜːdʒɪk
dopaminergic
ˌdəʊpəmiːnˈɜːdʒɪk
dramaturgic
ˌdræməˈtɜːdʒɪk
dyssynergic
dɪsɪˈnɜːdʒɪk
energic
ɪnˈɜːdʒɪk
histaminergic
ˌhɪstəmɪˈnɜːdʒɪk
isenergic
ˌaɪsɪˈnɜːdʒɪk
liturgic
lɪˈtɜːdʒɪk
metallurgic
ˌmɛtəˈlɜːdʒɪk
monoaminergic
ˌmɒnəʊˌeɪmɪˈnɜːdʒɪk
nonallergic
ˌnɒnəˈlɜːdʒɪk
noradrenergic
nɔːrˌædrəˈnɜːdʒɪk
serotonergic
ˌsɛrətəˈnɜːdʒɪk
serotoninergic
ˌserəˌtəʊnɪˈnɜːdʒɪk
synergic
sɪˈnɜːdʒɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ANTICHOLINERGIC

anticaries
anticatalyst
anticathode
anticellulite
anticensorship
antichlor
antichloristic
antichoice
antichoicer
anticholesterol
anticholinesterase
Antichrist
antichristian
antichristianly
antichthones
antichurch
anticigarette
anticipant
anticipatable
anticipate

WORDS THAT END LIKE ANTICHOLINERGIC

biologic
black magic
chemurgic
endoergic
exoergic
geologic
georgic
histologic
hydrologic
lethargic
logic
magic
nostalgic
orgic
pathologic
physiologic
strategic
telergic
thaumaturgic
tragic

Synonyms and antonyms of anticholinergic in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «anticholinergic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ANTICHOLINERGIC

Find out the translation of anticholinergic to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of anticholinergic from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «anticholinergic» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

抗胆碱能
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

anticolinérgico
570 millions of speakers

English

anticholinergic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कोलीनधर्मरोधी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الكولين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

антихолинергический
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

anticolinérgico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

anticholinergic
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

anticholinergique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Antikolinergik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Anticholinergika
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

抗コリン作用薬
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

항콜린
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Anticholinergic
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

anticholinergic
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆண்டிகொலிநெர்ஜிக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अँटीकोलेविनर्जिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

antikolinerjik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

anticolinergico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

antycholinergiczne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

антихолинергический
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

anticolinergice
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αντιχολινεργικών
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

anticholinergiese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

antikolinerg
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

antikolinerge
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of anticholinergic

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ANTICHOLINERGIC»

The term «anticholinergic» is regularly used and occupies the 96.529 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ANTICHOLINERGIC» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about anticholinergic

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ANTICHOLINERGIC»

Discover the use of anticholinergic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to anticholinergic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Anticholinergic Agents in the Upper and Lower Airways
This comprehensive collection discusses anticholinergic agents, integrating the treatment of rhinitis, the common cold, and asthma in the upper and lower airways, while updating the latest therapeutic practices.
Sheldon Spector, 1999
2
Anticholinergic Drugs
Anticholinergic Drugs
P. B. Bradley, Max Fink, 1968
3
Irwin and Rippe's Intensive Care Medicine
The classic anticholinergic syndrome manifests an easily recognizable toxidrome , but patients may present with some but not all of the classic symptoms. Decreased secretions, tachycardia, mydriasis, and delirium are those most commonly ...
Richard S. Irwin, James M. Rippe, 2008
4
Anticholinergic Medications and Cognition in Older Adults
1 INTRODUCTION 2 1.1 CHOLINERGIC SYSTEM 3 1.2 MUSCARINIC RECEPTOR SUBTYPES 4 1.3 ACUTE ADMINISTRATION OF ANTICHOLINERGIC AGENTS 7 1.4 CHRONIC USE OF ANTICHOLINERGIC AGENTS 11 1.5 CLINICAL ...
Marci L. Chew, 2007
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American Psychiatric Association Annual Review
Robert E. Hales, Allen J. Frances, Robert Pasnau. proper management of patients with adverse effects such as hypotension, anticholinergic, and particularly the parkinsonian symptoms.
Robert E. Hales, Allen J. Frances, Robert Pasnau, 1987
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Neuropsychological Toxicology: Identification and Assessment ...
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Anticholinergics Many types of drugs and neurotoxins have anticholinergic properties. Anticholin- ergic drugs have been used to control tremor in Parkinson's disease, and today are common adjuncts to neuroleptic ...
David E. Hartman, 1995
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Synthesis of Essential Drugs
The first group of “classic” anticholinergic agents is represented by the antimuscarinic compounds (atropine, propantheline), which block acetylcholine action, or cholinomimetic drugs introduced to muscarinic M-receptive regions of the CNS ...
Ruben Vardanyan, Victor Hruby, 2006
8
Effect of Agents with Anticholinergic Properties on Response ...
These potentially counteracting drugs change the way the brain is able to use acetylcholine. This is known as anticholinergic effect.
Susan Kathleen Bowles, 2007
9
Drug-related problems in the elderly
Anticholinergic drug use is common among elderly (Ness et al. 2006). Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that is present in several parts of the brain. It has mainly excitatory effects. There are two important groups of acetylcholine receptors in ...
Patrik Midlöv, Tommy Eriksson, Annika Kragh, 2009
10
A Personal Guide to Living with Progressive Memory Loss
For people with progressive memory loss, one of the worst categories of medications is what we call “anticholinergic” [anti—co—lin-er—jic] medications. Many common medications, both prescribed and over-the-counter (OTC), are classified ...
Sandy Burgener, Prudence Twigg, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ANTICHOLINERGIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term anticholinergic is used in the context of the following news items.
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STIOLTO RESPIMAT Now Available In The United States For The …
STIOLTO contains the anticholinergic, tiotropium, and the long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (LABA), olodaterol. STIOLTO works by helping ... «Clinical Leader, Jul 15»
2
COPD Treatment STIOLTO RESPIMAT Now Available Nationwide
The drug contains the anticholinergic, tiotropium, and the long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (LABA), olodaterol. STIOLTO works by helping ... «Lung Disease News, Jul 15»
3
STIOLTO™ RESPIMAT® Now Available in the United States for the …
STIOLTO contains the anticholinergic, tiotropium, and the long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (LABA), olodaterol. STIOLTO works by helping ... «PR Newswire, Jun 15»
4
OTC Relief for Allergies: Reducing Symptoms
... associated with drowsiness or sedation, impaired mental alertness, and anticholinergic effects.1 Secondgeneration OTC antihistamines (ie, ... «Pharmacy Times, Jun 15»
5
Blood Pressure and Other Meds Increase Risk of Heat-Related Illness
... include antidepressants, anticonvulsants, antipsychotics, medicines with anticholinergic effects, diuretics, and benzodiazepines and opioids. «Renal and Urology News, Jun 15»
6
Early Intervention For Psychosis Programs Arrive Too Late, Don't …
“neuroleptics … may result in … the anticholinergic intoxication syndrome … Central symptoms may include memory loss, disorientation, ... «Mad In America, Jun 15»
7
A Safer Alternative for Managing Depression
However, only the Tofranil® group suffered anticholinergic symptoms, such as dry mouth. (An anticholinergic agent blocks the neurotransmitter ... «ProHealth, Jun 15»
8
Comparative effectiveness of anticholinergic therapy for overactive …
OBJECTIVE: To summarize evidence about reduction in voiding and resolution of urine loss in overactive bladder comparing data from the ... «UroToday, Jun 15»
9
GI Drugs May Raise Injury Risk in Older Adults
(HealthDay News) — Gastrointestinal (GI) antispasmodic and anticholinergic medication use is associated with increased risk of injury in older ... «Monthly Prescribing Reference, Jun 15»
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Latimer: Ask your doctor about medications and memory
New research has found a link between long-term use of high dose anticholinergic drugs and a higher risk of dementia in older adults. The new ... «Kelowna Capital News, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Anticholinergic [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/anticholinergic>. Apr 2024 ».
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