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- [an-tee-koh-luh-nes-tuh-reys, -reyz, -kol-uh-, an-tahy-]
- /ˌæn tiˌkoʊ ləˈnɛs təˌreɪs, -ˌreɪz, -ˌkɒl ə-, ˌæn taɪ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [an-tee-koh-luh-nes-tuh-reys, -reyz, -kol-uh-, an-tahy-]
- /ˌæn tiˌkoʊ ləˈnɛs təˌreɪs, -ˌreɪz, -ˌkɒl ə-, ˌæn taɪ-/
Definitions of anticholinesterase word
- noun anticholinesterase any of a group of substances that inhibit the action of cholinesterase 3
- noun anticholinesterase a substance that inhibits the action of a cholinesterase, as the drug physostigmine or the insecticide parathion 3
- noun anticholinesterase an enzyme or drug that blocks the action of acetylcholinesterase, thereby increasing the stimulating effect of acetylcholine on the muscles. 1
- noun anticholinesterase Any agent that inhibits the activity of cholinesterase. 1
- noun anticholinesterase (pharmacology) Any agent that inhibits the activity of cholinesterase. 0
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Origin of anticholinesterase
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
First recorded in 1950-55; anti- + cholinesterase
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Parts of speech for Anticholinesterase
noun
adjective
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anticholinesterase popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
anticholinesterase usage trend in Literature
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