Describing drugs or substances that block the action of acetylcholine (a neurotransmitter), often used to treat conditions like muscle spasms, overactive bladder, or motion sickness.
Anti- + cholinergic (relating to cholinergic, from acetylcholine + -ergic meaning 'working'). The term emerged in mid-20th century pharmacology as scientists mapped neurotransmitter systems.
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