Meaning Of The Word Agonist

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agonist in American English
one who takes part in a struggle, as a main character in a drama
noun: a person engaged in a contest, conflict, struggle, etc., esp. the protagonist in a literary work

agonist in British English
noun: any muscle that is opposed in action by another muscle

agonist in the Pharmaceutical Industry
noun: An agonist is any drug that combines with a receptor and stimulates its activity.

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