agonist English

Meaning agonist meaning

What does agonist mean?

agonist

— noun (biochemistry) a drug that can combine with a receptor on a cell to produce a physiological reaction

— noun a muscle that contracts while another relaxes when bending the elbow the biceps are the agonist

— noun someone involved in a contest or battle (as in an agon)

— noun (= protagonist) the principal character in a work of fiction

Synonyms agonist synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as agonist?

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protagonist

prime mover

hero

agonistic muscle