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sympathomimetic Meaning & Definition

/ˌsɪmpəθoʊmɪˈmɛtɪk/

What Does Sympathomimetic Mean?

Sympathomimetic is an adjective that means That produces effects similar to those of the sympathetic nervous system. As a noun, it means Any medicine with this effect.

Quick Facts About Sympathomimetic

Part of speechadjective, noun
Pronunciation/ˌsɪmpəθoʊmɪˈmɛtɪk/
Synonymsadrenergic
Pluralsympathomimetics
Comparative / superlativemore sympathomimetic, most sympathomimetic

Sympathomimetic Definition (Adjective)

  1. That produces effects similar to those of the sympathetic nervous system.

Sympathomimetic as a Noun

  1. Any medicine with this effect.

Synonyms of Sympathomimetic

Sympathomimetic synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

sympathomimetic (comparative more sympathomimetic, superlative most sympathomimetic)

sympathomimetic (plural sympathomimetics)

Origin of Sympathomimetic

From sympatho- + mimetic.

Quick Answers About Sympathomimetic

Is sympathomimetic an adjective or a noun?

Sympathomimetic is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for sympathomimetic?

You can replace sympathomimetic with words such as adrenergic. See the full list of sympathomimetic synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of sympathomimetic?

The plural of sympathomimetic is sympathomimetics.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of sympathomimetic?

The comparative form is more sympathomimetic and the superlative form is most sympathomimetic.

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