agonism

English

Etymology

agon +‎ -ism, from Latin agōn, from Ancient Greek ἀγών (agṓn, “contest”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈæ.ɡəˌnɪ.zəm/

Noun

agonism (plural agonisms)

Competitive struggle (especially political).
(biochemistry) The relationship between an agonist and a receptor.

Related terms

Translations

relationship between an agonist and a receptor

Italian: agonismo (it) m
Portuguese: agonismo m

Anagrams

Amigons, Gaminos, Manigos

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