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Definition of noradrenergic in English:

noradrenergic

Pronunciation /ˌnɔːradrɪˈnəːdʒɪk/

adjective

Physiology

  • Designating 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.