agonist

Meanings

• noun

  A substance that stimulates or inhibits the activity of a receptor, causing a response in the organism.

  - "The agonist binds to the receptor and triggers a signal cascade."
  - "The antagonist blocks the action of the agonist on the receptor."

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Variants

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agonist , agonists

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'agonizein', meaning to contend or struggle.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'agonist' is commonly used in the field of pharmacology and neuroscience.

2. The agonist and antagonist relationship is an essential concept in understanding how drugs interact with receptors in the body.

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Related Concepts

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1. Antagonist: A substance or agent that inhibits or opposes the effect of another substance or agent.

2. Receptor: A protein molecule or complex that binds to a specific substance, known as a ligand, and initiates a cellular response.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the term 'agonist' is used to refer to a character who opposes the protagonist or antagonist in a conflict.

How to Memorize "agonist"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a key (agonist) fitting into a lock (receptor) and triggering a response.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'agonist' with the concept of a stimulus or activator.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'agonist' as 'goes on to stimulate'.

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