adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˌsɪmpəθoʊmɪˈmɛtɪk/
/ˌsɪmpəθoʊməˈmɛtɪk/
/ˌsɪmpəθoʊˌmaɪˈmɛtɪk/
rhymes with -ɛtɪk
1
adj
Meaning 1
That produces effects similar to those of the sympathetic nervous system.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: medicine, sciences
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Antonyms: none provided
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noun
Meaning 2
Any medicine with this effect.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: medicine, sciences
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3
adjective
Meaning 3
relating to epinephrine (its release or action)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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