antagonism
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- noun
- /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/
- Specialized
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antagonismo
- Recent research shows that the ligament isn't able to withstand the antagonism between the two muscle pairs until near the age of ten.
- antagonism of amphetamine
- histamine antagonism
- muscular antagonism
Examples
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The study explored the role of receptor antagonism in reducing pain during surgical procedures.
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A well-coordinated muscular antagonism (n4) needs to be developed, actively engaging the muscles of inhalation and exhalation.
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There's a molecular antagonism, you know.
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While exact mechanisms/pathways for itching are currently unclear, histamine antagonism appears to be the most popular treatment.
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Antagonism and predation against sepsis-causing pathogens are very promising.
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Whether histamine antagonism works predominantly via peripheral inhibition or central sedation is uncertain.
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Attempting to treat pruritus with serotonin antagonism could result in another tool for the treatment regimen and possibly increase efficacy over the current standard of care.
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Histamine antagonism reduces allergic reactions by blocking histamine's effects in the body.
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In biochemistry, antagonism can occur when one substance interferes with the action of another similar substance.
Surface Forms
Morphology
antagonism = antagonist (semi-transparent) = antagon + ism
Morphologically related to 'antagonist' + '-ism', but the biochemical sense ('one substance inhibiting another') is a specialized extension that may not be obvious to general learners.
Etymology
Antagonism in science keeps the same idea: anti- 'against' plus agon 'struggle' describe one substance working 'against' another and preventing it from working well. So in biochemistry antagonism means one chemical opposes or blocks the action of another.