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agonist in Swedish

agonist in Swedish is agonist — agonist means a person taking part in a struggle or contest, such as the main character in a story.

agonist in Swedish

agonist
noun
(biochemistry, pharmacology) A molecule that can combine with a receptor on a cell to produce a physiological reaction.

What does "agonist" mean?

  1. noun A person taking part in a struggle or contest, such as the main character in a story.
  2. noun (anatomy) A muscle that tightens while an opposing muscle relaxes to produce movement.
    "When bending the elbow, the biceps is the agonist."
  3. noun (biology) A substance that binds to a receptor in the body and triggers a response.
    "Acetylcholine is an agonist at the cholinergic receptor."
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agonist in a sentence

  • When bending the elbow, the biceps is the agonist.
  • Acetylcholine is an agonist at the cholinergic receptor.

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What is "agonist" in Swedish?
"agonist" in Swedish is agonist. agonist means: A person taking part in a struggle or contest, such as the main character in a story.
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