English Explanatory Dictionary

alpha-blocker

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A drug which blocks α1-adrenergic receptors in arteries and smooth muscles, and is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatitis and other conditions.

Word forms

alpha-blocker alpha-blockers alpha blocker

Synonyms

alpha-adrenergic blocking agent
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