adjective
PhysiologyDesignating neurons and neural pathways that utilize norepinephrine (noradrenaline) as a neurotransmitter; of, relating to, or acting upon such cells and pathways. Compare "adrenergic", "cholinergic".
Origin
1960s. From nor- + adrenergic, after noradrenaline.
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