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acetylcholinesterase inhibitor

acetylcholinesterase inhibitor An acetylcholinesterase inhibitor is a substance that blocks the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, which normally breaks down acetylcholine in the synaptic cleft.

An acetylcholinesterase inhibitor is a substance that blocks the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, which normally breaks down acetylcholine in the synaptic cleft. This causes acetylcholine to remain active longer and at higher levels.

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