Meaning of 'agonist'

Find the meaning of the word ‘agonist’

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Meaning of ‘agonist’

4 definitions found.

agonist

noun

(biochemistry) a drug that can combine with a receptor on a cell to produce a physiological reaction

noun

a muscle that contracts while another relaxes

Example: "when bending the elbow the biceps are the agonist"

noun

someone involved in a contest or battle (as in an agon)

noun

the principal character in a work of fiction

Synonyms: protagonist

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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