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alpha-blocker

alpha-blocker

English

Noun

alpha-blocker (plural alpha-blockers)

  1. (pharmacology) A drug which blocks α1-adrenergic receptors in arteries and smooth muscles. Used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatitis and other conditions.

Synonyms

  • alpha-adrenergic blocking agents

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