| synergist | 1. One who holds the doctrine of synergism. 2. <medicine> A remedy which has an action similar to that of another remedy, and hence increases the efficiency of that remedy when combined with it. 3. (Biochemistry) A chemical compound which exhibits a synergistic effect on some biochemical or physiological action, in combination with another compound. [A supertype of def. 2. Origin: Cf. F. Synergiste. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| synergistic | <pharmacology, physiology> Acting together, enhancing the effect of another force or agent. (19 Jan 1998) |
| synergistic effect | The doctrine or theory, attributed to Melanchthon, that in the regeneration of a human soul there is a cooperation, or joint agency, on the part both of God and of man. See: Synergetic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| synergistic muscles | Muscle's having a similar and mutually helpful function or action. (05 Mar 2000) |