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Meaning of "sympathomimetic" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SYMPATHOMIMETIC

From sympath(etic) + mimetic.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SYMPATHOMIMETIC

sympathomimetic  [ˌsɪmpəθəʊmɪˈmɛtɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SYMPATHOMIMETIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sympathomimetic 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 SYMPATHOMIMETIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Sympathomimetic drug

Sympathomimetic drugs mimic the effects of transmitter substances of the sympathetic nervous system such as catecholamines, epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine, etc. Such drugs are used to treat cardiac arrest and low blood pressure, or even delay premature labor, among other things. These drugs act at the postganglionic sympathetic terminal, either directly activating postsynaptic receptors, blocking breakdown and reuptake, or stimulating production and release of catecholamines.

Definition of sympathomimetic in the English dictionary

The definition of sympathomimetic in the dictionary is causing a physiological effect similar to that produced by stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SYMPATHOMIMETIC


alphametic
ˌælfəˈmɛtɪk
antiemetic
ˌæntɪɪˈmɛtɪk
athletic
æθˈlɛtɪk
baphometic
ˌbæfəʊˈmɛtɪk
biomimetic
ˌbaɪəʊmɪˈmɛtɪk
cosmetic
kɒzˈmɛtɪk
emetic
ɪˈmɛtɪk
genetic
dʒɪˈnɛtɪk
hermetic
hɜːˈmɛtɪk
heterogametic
ˌhɛtərəʊɡəˈmɛtɪk
homogametic
ˌhəʊməɡəˈmɛtɪk
hyperemetic
ˌhaɪpərɪˈmɛtɪk
isogametic
ˌaɪsəʊɡæˈmɛtɪk
magnetic
mæɡˈnɛtɪk
metic
ˈmɛtɪk
mimetic
mɪˈmɛtɪk
psychosomimetic
saɪˌkəʊsəʊmɪˈmɛtɪk
psychotomimetic
saɪˌkɒtəʊmɪˈmɛtɪk
radiomimetic
ˌreɪdɪəʊmɪˈmɛtɪk
synthetic
sɪnˈθɛtɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SYMPATHOMIMETIC

sympathectomies
sympathectomy
sympathetic
sympathetic ink
sympathetic magic
sympathetic strike
sympathetically
sympathies
sympathin
sympathique
sympathise
sympathize
sympathizer
sympatholytic
sympathy
sympathy strike
sympatric
sympatrically
sympatry
sympetalous

WORDS THAT END LIKE SYMPATHOMIMETIC

acetic
alphabetic
anesthetic
arithmetic
cometic
diabetic
electromagnetic
energetic
epithymetic
gametic
kinetic
mental arithmetic
nonmimetic
pathetic
phonetic
poetic
prophetic
prosthetic
sympathetic
tartar emetic

Synonyms and antonyms of sympathomimetic in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sympathomimetic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SYMPATHOMIMETIC

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

Translator English - Chinese

拟交感
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

simpaticomiméticos
570 millions of speakers

English

sympathomimetic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

sympathomimetic
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الودي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

симпатомиметик
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sympathomimetic
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

sympathomimetic
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sympathomimétiques
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sympathomimetic
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sympathomimetika
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

交感神経興奮
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

교감 신경
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sympathomimetic
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

giao cảm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சிம்பதோமிமெடிக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सहानुभूतीविषयी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sempatomimetik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

simpaticomimetici
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sympatykomimetyczne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

симпатомиметик
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

simpatomimetic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συμπαθομιμητικού
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

simpatomimetiese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sympatomimetisk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sympatomimetika
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sympathomimetic

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SYMPATHOMIMETIC»

The term «sympathomimetic» is regularly used and occupies the 62.151 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SYMPATHOMIMETIC» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SYMPATHOMIMETIC»

Discover the use of sympathomimetic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sympathomimetic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Autonomic Pharmacology
chapter is drug1orientated and covers the pharmacological actions and uses of agonists at these receptors: the sympathomimetic amines. The activity of a sympathomimetic at an organ or tissue is dependent upon the receptor type or types ...
Kenneth J Broadley, 1996
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Harwood-Nuss' Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine
Hyperthermia is a late and ominous finding in patients suffering from sympathomimetic toxicity. Commonmental status changesincludeeuphoria, agitation, psychosis, anxiety, and confusion. These changes are usually related to the expected ...
Allan B. Wolfson, Gregory W. Hendey, Louis J. Ling, 2009
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Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care: An ...
As their name implies, sympathomimetic drugs mimic the actions of the sympathetic nervous system. There are Immunologic response causing mast cell degranulation many different drugs that fall under this classification. Sympathomimetic ...
Gary White, 2012
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Molecular Pharmacology V3: The Model of Action of Biology ...
Substitution of alkyl and aralkyl groups in the amino group of arterenol, results in a change of the car-sympathomimetic to an iii-sympatholytic activity in the drugs, while the B-sympathomimetic activity is maintained and even increased.
E.J. Ariens, 2012
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The Analysis of Drugs in Biological Fluids 2nd Edition
64. The Analysis of Drugs in Biological Fluids, 2nd Edition. Name Supplier Components Use Carace Morson Lisinopril ACE inhibitor Hydrochlorothiazide Thiazide diuretic Duovent Boehringer Ingelheim Fenoterol Sympathomimetic ...
Joseph Chamberlain, 1995
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Logic Design of NanoICS
Of course, the cardiostimulatory properties (increase in pulse and blood pressure ) of sympathomimetic agents are cause for concern. Still, while other sympathomimetic agents have come and gone, phentermine remains on the market as a ...
Svetlana N. Yanushkevich, Vlad P. Shmerko, Sergey Edward Lyshevski, 2004
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Slatter's Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology
Actions Sympathomimetic ' Direct-acting ' Epinephrine ' Dipivefrin ' Phenylephrine ' Indirect-acting ' Hydroxyamphetamine ' Cocaine Sympatholytic (IS-Blockers) ' Timolol ' Betaxolol Parasympathomimetic ' Direct-acting - Acetylcholine ...
David J Maggs, Paul Miller, Ron Ofri, 2012
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Professional Paramedic, Volume II: Medical Emergencies, ...
Dilated pupils Diaphoresis Hypertension Increased respiratory rate Delmar/ Cengage Learning Figure 16-2 Sympathomimetic toxidrome. biggest clue between them on physical exam is that an anticholinergic patient will have dry skin and ...
Richard Beebe, Jeffrey Myers, 2010
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Foundations of Respiratory Care
... Racepinephrine) Salmeterol (Serevent) Terbutaline (Brethair, Brethine, Bricanyl) Type Sympathomimetic Adrenergic, anticholinergic Sympathomimetic Catecholamine sympathomimetic Anticholinergic; parasympatholytic Anticholinergic, ...
Kenneth Wyka, Paul Mathews, John Rutkowski, 2011
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Drugs in Sport
available. Such products generally contain methylxanthines, typically caffeine. Some products have herbal ingredients that contain natural sources of both methylxanthines and sympathomimetic amines. Ingredients are intended to increase ...
David R. Mottram, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SYMPATHOMIMETIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sympathomimetic is used in the context of the following news items.
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Pharmacologic options boost weight loss
Phentermine, a sympathomimetic drug, has been prescribed since 1959, and the fat-blocker Xenical (orlistat, Hoffmann-La Roche) since 1999. Since 2012, four ... «Healio, Jul 15»
2
Diabetes drug proves effective weight-loss aid
... phentermine, a sympathomimetic amine anorectic, combined with topiramate, an antiepileptic (Qsymia); and naltrexone, an opioid antagonist, combined with ... «Medical News Today, Jul 15»
3
Obesity: current and emerging drug treatments
Diethylpropion and phentermine are sympathomimetic amines, which reduce appetite by eliciting noradrenaline release. This has been shown to result in a ... «The Pharmaceutical Journal, Jun 15»
4
Aclidinium bromide/formoterol in COPD: Added benefit for certain …
... grade (research question 1), the new drug combination was to be compared with a long-acting beta-2 sympathomimetic (such as formoterol) and/or tiotropium. «Medical Xpress, May 15»
5
ON OBESITY: Tired of dieting? There are options
>>Sympathomimetic Drugs: This class of medications includes phentermine. diethyloproprion, benzphetamine, and phendimetrazine. These stimulate the ... «Odessa American, May 15»
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First binge eating disorder drug approved
Other sympathomimetic drugs used for weight loss have been associated with serious cardiovascular reactions. Vyvanse is a federally controlled substance (CII) ... «ModernMedicine, Feb 15»
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Obesity Treatment Choice Depends on Medication Side Effects …
Phentermine, the sympathomimetic moiety, suppresses appetite, while topiramate acts on GABA receptors and is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, promoting ... «HCPLive, Nov 14»
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New COPD Maintenance Treatment Striverdi® Respimat …
Clinically significant cardiovascular effects and fatalities have been reported in association with excessive use of inhaled sympathomimetic drugs. STRIVERDI ... «PR Newswire, Oct 14»
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Boehringer Ingelheim Announces US Filing for the Fixed-Dose …
SPIRIVA HandiHaler has been used concomitantly with short-acting and long-acting sympathomimetic (beta-agonists) bronchodilators, methylxanthines, and ... «MarketWatch, Aug 14»
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Iconoclastic St. Luke's scientist tackles medicine's big questions
... in Dallas - partly because of the polysyllabic words like "sympathomimetic," which refers to drugs that imitate transmitters in the sympathetic nervous system. «Houston Chronicle, Aug 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Sympathomimetic [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/sympathomimetic>. May 2024 ».
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