adrenergic
adjective
Meaning
Activated by, characteristic of, or secreting epinephrine (adrenaline) or related substances in the nervous system.
Examples
- The drug acts as an adrenergic agonist to increase the patient's blood pressure.
- Adrenergic nerve fibers play a crucial role in the body's fight-or-flight response.
Synonyms: sympathetic, epinephrine-related, catecholaminergic