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antagonist
noun
A drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug
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ænˈtæɡənɪst
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noun
A drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug
noun
A muscle that relaxes while another contracts
“When bending the elbow the triceps are the antagonist”
noun
Someone who offers opposition
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When bending the elbow the triceps are the antagonist
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