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choline
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Choline (trimethyl ethanolamine) is a quaternary saturated amine with the chemical formulaIt was discovered by Strecker in 1862 and chemically synthesized in 1866. In 1998 choline was classified as an essential nutrient by the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine (U.S.A.) and Adequate Intakes (AI) have been established. ...
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cholinergic
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Pertaining to acetylcholine neurotransmission.
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cholinesterase
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An enzyme that metabolizes the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Cholinesterase inhibitors lead to increased levels of acetylcholine in the brain.
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cholinergic
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resembling acetylcholine in action, a cholinergic drug for example. Cholinergic nerve fibers liberate or are activated by the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine.
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cholinesterase
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An enzyme found in animals that regulates nerve impulses. Cholinesterase inhibition is associated with a variety of acute symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, stomach cramps, and rapid heart rate.
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