Definition of «nicotinic»

Nicotinic refers to something related to nicotine, which is a naturally occurring stimulant drug found in the nightshade family of plants. It is commonly associated with tobacco and can be found in cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and snuff. Nicotine has various effects on the body including increasing heart rate, constricting blood vessels, and releasing adrenaline.

Phrases with «nicotinic»

Sentences with «nicotinic»

Precisely where these findings will lead drug treatment strategies is unclear, but this work provides insight into the role of nicotinic receptors in the vulnerability to multiple classes of addictive drugs.» (uchospitals.edu)
Previous research had shown that nicotine seems to have conflicting effects on different types of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, proteins on the surface of brain cells that respond to nicotine and the naturally occurring neurotransmitter acetylcholine. (sciencemag.org)
An additional role for nicotinic acid adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NAADP) has been suggested but never confirmed. (hjnoh.com)
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