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Definition of Agonist
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Agonist: A substance that acts like another substance and therefore stimulates an action. Agonist is the opposite of antagonist. Antagonists and agonists are key players in the chemistry of the human body and in pharmacology.