Definition of "agonists" []

• Plural form of agonist. (noun)

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• "In Western anatomy, balancing muscle groups are called agonists and antagonists."
• "Treatment with LH-RH agonists is as effective as orchiectomy and offers the advantage of avoiding castration."
• "The "signaling" cell secretes nanoparticles known as agonists that prompt the second "target" microcapsule to emit nanoparticles known as antagonists."