Agonistic

Agonistic

Agonistic (pronunciation: /æɡəˈnɪstɪk/) is a term used in various fields of study such as biology, pharmacology, and psychology. It is derived from the Greek word "agonistēs", which means "contestant" or "combatant".

Biology

In biology, the term agonistic is used to describe the social behaviour related to fighting. This includes all forms of aggressive behaviour, threat, and fighting. It is a fundamental aspect of animal interaction.

Related terms: Agonistic behaviour, Aggression, Dominance hierarchy

Pharmacology

In pharmacology, an agonist is a drug or naturally occurring substance that can interact with a receptor on a cell to produce a biological response.

Related terms: Antagonist, Receptor, Pharmacodynamics

Psychology

In psychology, agonistic behaviour refers to social behaviours related to fighting, including aggressive and submissive behaviours.

Related terms: Aggression, Submissive behaviour, Social behaviour

See also

• Agonist
• Antagonist
• Agonistic behaviour
• Aggression
• Dominance hierarchy
• Receptor
• Pharmacodynamics
• Submissive behaviour
• Social behaviour

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Agonistic
• Wikipedia's article - Agonistic

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