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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. drugs
  3. parasympathomimetics

Preferred term

parasympathomimetics

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Drugs that mimic the effects of parasympathetic nervous system activity. Included here are drugs that directly stimulate muscarinic receptors and drugs that potentiate cholinergic activity, usually by slowing the breakdown of acetylcholine (cholinesterase inhibitors).

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • parasympathomimetic agents
  • parasympathomimetic drugs
  • parasympathomimetic effect

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/2520

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