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Definition of “agonist”

agonist (ˈæɡənɪst Pronunciation for agonist

Definitions

noun

  1. any muscle that is opposed in action by another muscle Compare antagonist (sense 2)
  2. a competitor, as in an agon

Word Origin

C17: from Greek agōnagon

Example Sentences Including 'agonist'

Eight patients were receiving levodopa monotherapy, and in two the dopamine agonist was not specified.
British Medical Journal (2002)
His dose of levodopa was reduced and a dopa agonist , which mimics the effect of levodopa without the same side-effects, was added.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)
Mirapex (pramipexole) is another dopamine agonist , which may be used without levodopa.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)

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