Word: cholinergic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: cho
lin
er
gic
Definition: Of, pertaining to, activated by, producing or having the same function as acetylcholine.
Morphemes:
Affix: choline
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A hydroxy quaternary ammonium compound with formula (CH3)3N+CH2CH2OHX−. It is an essential nutrient for cardiovascular and brain health and for cell membrane formation.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χολή
Language: grc
Decoded: khole
Meaning: bile
Affix: -ergic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Produced or activated by (the specified thing).