(biochemistry) A neurotransmitter in humans and other animals. It is an ester of acetic acid and choline with chemical formula CH₃COOCH₂CH₂N⁺(CH₃)₃.

plural of acetylcholine

Of or relating to acetylcholine.

(neuroscience) A feature of neurons that detects the presence of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine as part of neural activity.

(pharmacology) A parasympathomimetic drug that is rapidly broken down in the body, used for cataract surgery.

plural of acetylcholine receptor

plural of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor

(biochemistry) An acetylcholine receptor which is also an ion channel.

(biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine into choline and acetic acid.

plural of acetylcholinesterase