beta-adrenergic blocking agent
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(noun) any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia; decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system |
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Synonyms: beta blocker |
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Related Words: Corgard, Inderal, Lopressor, Sectral, Tenormin, acebutolol, atenolol, medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine, metoprolol, nadolol, propranolol |
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