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sympathomimetic

sym·pa·tho·mi·met·ic
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sim-puh-thoh-mi-met-ik, -mahy-]
    • /ˌsɪm pə θoʊ mɪˈmɛt ɪk, -maɪ-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sim-puh-thoh-mi-met-ik, -mahy-]
    • /ˌsɪm pə θoʊ mɪˈmɛt ɪk, -maɪ-/

Definitions of sympathomimetic word

  • adjective sympathomimetic mimicking stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system. 1
  • noun sympathomimetic an agent that mimics the stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system. 1
  • adjective sympathomimetic causing a physiological effect similar to that produced by stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system 0
  • noun sympathomimetic a sympathomimetic drug 0
  • adjective sympathomimetic having an effect similar to that produced when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated 0
  • noun sympathomimetic A sympathomimetic is any drug that causes an effect similar to that produced by stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system. 0
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Origin of sympathomimetic

First appearance:

before 1905
One of the 15% newest English words
1905-10; sympath(etic) + -o- + -mimetic

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Parts of speech for Sympathomimetic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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sympathomimetic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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    a sympathomimetic substance, C 13 H 19 NO⋅HCl, used as an appetite suppressor and a short-term adjunct in the management of certain kinds of obesity.

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