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Central Nervous System Agonist

Meaning

A Central Nervous System (CNS) Agonist is a pharmaceutical or endogenous substance that selectively binds to and fully activates specific receptor sites located within the brain and spinal cord, consequently initiating a physiological response. These agents are clinically deployed to purposefully modulate neurological function, affecting a wide spectrum of processes including mood, alertness, pain perception, and autonomic regulation.