Search Results for: antagonist
Antagonistic Muscle
Definition of Antagonistic Muscle What does the term “antagonistic” mean? As the name suggests, the word antagonistic... Read More
Antagonist
Definition noun, plural: antagonists A biological structure or chemical agent that interferes with the physiological action... Read More
Actions of Caffeine in the Brain with Special Reference to Factors That Contribute to Its Widespread Use
IV. Actions of Caffeine on Brain Functions and BehaviorHaving discussed the molecular and neuronal actions of caffeine,... Read More
Fixator muscle
Definition noun, plural: fixator muscles (anatomy) A muscle that serves as a stabilizer of one part of the body during... Read More
Agonist muscle
Definition noun A muscle that contracts while another muscle relaxes Supplement Muscles may be classified according to the... Read More
Lead-pipe rigidity
Definition noun A hypokinetic disorder characterized by the inflexibility or stiffness of the limb that is maintained... Read More
Muscular system
Muscular System Definition What is the muscular system? The muscular system is a system that includes muscle cells and... Read More
The consequences of antibiotic use in horticulture
Leading articlesFrederick R. Falkiner* Department of Clinical Microbiology, Trinity College, Dublin; Central Pathology... Read More
Progesterone
Definition noun, plural: progesterones A progestogen hormone, with a chemical formula of C21H30O2, naturally produced in... Read More
Progestogen
Definition noun, plural: progestogens A steroid hormone that is activated by the binding to the progesterone receptor, and... Read More