antagonist
Definition: In medicine, a substance that tends to nullify the action of another, as a drug that binds to a cell receptor without eliciting a biological response, thus blocking any further action. Compare to agonist.
For more information: See and compare to agonist. Also see antiandrogen, luteinizing hormone releasing hormone.
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