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Agonists

Verb / ˈægʌnɪsts / Another word for agonists — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Agonists are drugs or other substances that activate certain receptors in the body.

Synonyms & similar words

antagonist protagonist agonist activator stimulant booster enhancer agonizer excitant inducer trigger catalyst propeller prompter incentive encourager inciter instigator provoker exciter spur motivator energizer

Example sentences

  1. The athlete took agonists to improve his performance.
  2. The scientist studied the effects of agonists on the brain.
  3. The patient was given agonists to relieve her symptoms.
  4. Agonists can be used to treat a variety of medical conditions.
  5. The doctor explained how agonists work in the body to his patient.

Quotes

  • The agonist must be able to evoke the maximum response of the tissue in question.
  • Agonists are not only the most important drugs in medicine, but the most interesting ones.
  • Every man must have something he lives for, something that sustains him when he wants to lie down and quit.

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