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Methacholine Moderate

Methacholine has 2 different meanings across 1 category:

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Noun
1

parasympathomimetic drug (trademark Mecholyl) that stimulates secretions and smooth muscle activity

2

A choline derivative with parasympathomimetic activity that can induce bronchoconstriction in asthmatics and is used in tests of airway responsiveness; O-acetyl-β-methylcholine, C₈H₁₈NO₂⁺.

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choline muscarinic
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