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mediator

noun me·di·a·tor \ˈmē-dē-ˌā-tər\

Definition of MEDIATOR

1
:  one that mediates; especially :  one that mediates between parties at variance
2
:  a mediating agent in a physical, chemical, or biological process
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First Known Use of MEDIATOR

14th century

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

Rhymes with MEDIATOR

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Medical Dictionary

mediator

noun me·di·a·tor \ˈmēd-ē-ˌāt-ər\

Medical Definition of MEDIATOR

:  one that mediates; especially :  a mediating agent (as an enzyme or hormone) in a chemical or biological process <substance P, a neuropeptide mediator of analgesic stimuli in peripheral sensory nerves—D. R. Robinson>

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