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nicotinic
This term is primarily used in pharmacology, biochemistry, and medicine to describe a specific class of receptors or the chemical properties of substances that mimic nicotine. It carries a clinical and technical tone, appearing almost exclusively in scientific literature or medical reports rather than in general conversation.
Because it functions as a relational adjective, it describes the mechanism of action or the origin of a compound. It is distinct from "nicotine" (the noun) in that it specifies the biological target or the chemical nature of an effect, such as the specific binding to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
Meanings
Examples
The drug acts as a potent nicotinic agonist to stimulate the receptors.
Nicotinic receptors are primarily found at the neuromuscular junction.
Nicotinic receptors are primarily found at the neuromuscular junction.
I wonder if this compound has any nicotinic effects on the brain.
The researcher explained the difference between muscarinic and nicotinic pathways.
The researcher explained the difference between muscarinic and nicotinic pathways.
Certain toxins cause paralysis by blocking nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
Certain toxins cause paralysis by blocking nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
We need to analyze the nicotinic properties of this new alkaloid.
The patient showed a strong response to the nicotinic stimulation.
Is the binding affinity for the nicotinic receptor high enough for the drug to work?