Definition

In a way that relates to or involves acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter in the nervous system.

Example

The drug works cholinergically to enhance memory function.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about how some drinks can affect us cholinergically?

No, I haven't! How does that work?

Well, it means they can influence our nervous system in specific ways.

That sounds interesting! I'll have to look into it more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cholinergically → It is formed from "choline" (from Greek "chole", meaning bile) and "-ergic" (from Greek "ergon", meaning work or activity) combined with the adverbial suffix "-ally" (meaning in a manner). The term "cholinergically" refers to actions or effects related to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, indicating a manner of activity involving choline.

Memory Tip

Think of 'choline' related to 'bile' and 'activity' ('-ergic') to remember that 'cholinergically' describes actions involving the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.

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