Word: noncholinergic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
cho
li
ner
gic
Definition: Not cholinergic; releasing or activated by acetylcholine or a related compound
Morphemes:
Affix: non-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used in the sense of no or none to show lack of or failure to perform; or in the sense of not to negate the meaning of the word to which it is prefixed.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nōn
Language: ML.
Decoded: non
Meaning: not
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).