cholinoceptive

Referring to chemical sites in effector cells with which acetylcholine unites to exert its actions. Cf.:adrenoceptive. [acetylcholine + L. capio, to take]

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cho·li·no·cep·tive (ko″lin-o-sepґtiv) pertaining to the sites on effector organs that are acted upon by cholinergic transmitters.