Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or related to acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter; involved in the transmission of nerve impulses.

“The cholinergic system plays a key role in muscle contraction and nerve function.”

2. noun

A substance or agent that stimulates the release of acetylcholine, or a condition characterized by overactivity of the acetylcholine system.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with cholinergic syndrome after ingesting poisonous mushrooms.”