agonist
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/ˈægənɪst/
/ˈægəˌnɪst/
GeneralPharmacology
- 1 agonist countable
Definition (English)
A drug or substance that attaches to a receptor in the body and makes it act.
Example Sentences
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Many new diabetes drugs are GLP-1 receptor agonists.Yeni diyabet ilaçlarının çoğu GLP-1 reseptör agonistidir.
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An agonist binds to a receptor and switches it on like a natural hormone.Agonist bir reseptöre bağlanır ve onu doğal bir hormon gibi harekete geçirir.
GeneralAnatomy
- 1 agonist kas, baş hareket ettirici kas countable
Definition (English)
The main muscle responsible for a particular movement.
Example Sentences
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The biceps act as the agonist during a curl.Pazı kası, bükme hareketi sırasında agonist olarak görev yapar.
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The antagonist muscle relaxes when the agonist contracts.Agonist kasıldığında antagonist kas gevşer.
Antonyms
Collocations
agonist muscleagonist contractionagonist activationagonist roleagonist and antagonistagonist strength