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ALPHA-ADRENOCEPTOR Synonyms

There are 2 synonyms of the word alpha-adrenoceptor. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word alpha-adrenoceptor. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ALPHA-ADRENOCEPTOR

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alpha-adrenergic receptor
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• receptors postulated to exist on nerve cell membranes of the sympathetic nervous system in order to explain the specificity of certain agents that affect only some sympathetic activities (such as vasoconstriction and relaxation of intestinal muscles and contraction of smooth muscles)

alpha receptor
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• receptors postulated to exist on nerve cell membranes of the sympathetic nervous system in order to explain the specificity of certain agents that affect only some sympathetic activities (such as vasoconstriction and relaxation of intestinal muscles and contraction of smooth muscles)

Best Hypernyms For ALPHA-ADRENOCEPTOR

Here is a list of related hypernyms for alpha-adrenoceptor, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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receptor
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