adrenolytic
/əˌdriːnə(ʊ)ˈlɪtɪk/ /əˌdrɛnə(ʊ)ˈlɪtɪk/Pharmacology
adjective
1Destructive of the adrenal gland or its function; suppressing adrenal function, especially hormone synthesis by the cortex.
2Blocking or inhibiting the effect of adrenergic nerves or neurotransmitters.
noun
An adrenolytic substance or agent.
Origin
Early 20th century. From adreno- + -lytic.