cholinic

/tʃɒlɪnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Of or relating to choline, a nutrient found in foods and involved in the transmission of nerve impulses.

“The doctor recommended a cholinic supplement to improve the patient’s memory.”

2. noun

A salt or compound derived from choline.

“The chemist studied the properties of various cholinic compounds.”

Synonyms

  • choline-related
  • neurotransmitter

Antonyms

  • cerebral-suppressing
  • neurotoxic