Denoting antagonism to or inhibition or blockade of the action of epinephrine, norepinephrine, and related sympathomimetics. SEE ALSO: adrenergic blocking agent. [adreno- + G. lysis, loosening, dissolution]
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adre·no·lyt·ic ə-.drēn-əl-'it-ik, -.dren- adj blocking the release or action of adrenaline at nerve endings
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adj.
inhibiting the activity of adrenergic nerves. Adrenolytic activity is opposite to that of noradrenaline.
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adre·no·lyt·ic (ə-dre″no-litґik) [adreno- + -lytic] inhibiting the action of adrenergic nerves; inhibiting the response to epinephrine. Cf. adrenergic blocking agent, under agent.Medical dictionary. 2011.