alpha-adrenergic blocker
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alpha-adrenergic blocker — noun any of various drugs that block alpha adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder • Syn: ↑alpha blocker, ↑alpha blocker, ↑alpha adrenergic blocking agent • Hypernyms:… … Useful english dictionary
alpha-adrenergic blocker — alpha blocker … The new mediacal dictionary
Alpha-1 blocker — Alpha 1 blockers (also called alpha adrenergic blocking agents) constitute a variety of drugs which block α1 adrenergic receptors in arteries and smooth muscles.IndicationsThese drugs may be used to treat: * benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)cite … Wikipedia
alpha-adrenergic blocking agent — noun any of various drugs that block alpha adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder • Syn: ↑alpha blocker, ↑alpha blocker, ↑alpha adrenergic blocker • Hypernyms: ↑blocker … Useful english dictionary
Alpha-2 blocker — Although alpha blocker generally refers to α1 blockers, there are also α2 blockers, which are antagonists to the α2 adrenergic receptor. They are mainly used in research, finding little clinical application.ExamplesExamples include… … Wikipedia
alpha blocker — (alpha adrenergic blocker) a drug that prevents the stimulation of alpha adrenergic receptors at the nerve endings of the sympathetic nervous system by noradrenaline and adrenaline: it therefore causes widening of arteries (vasodilatation) and a… … Medical dictionary
alpha blocker — alpha adrenergic blocker a drug that prevents the stimulation of alpha adrenoceptors at the nerve endings of the sympathetic nervous system by noradrenaline and adrenaline: it therefore causes relaxation of smooth muscle, including widening of… … The new mediacal dictionary
blocker — noun 1. a football player whose responsibility is to block players attempting to stop an offensive play • Derivationally related forms: ↑block • Hypernyms: ↑football player, ↑footballer 2. a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological… … Useful english dictionary
alpha-blocker — noun any of various drugs that block alpha adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder • Syn: ↑alpha blocker, ↑alpha adrenergic blocker, ↑alpha adrenergic blocking agent •… … Useful english dictionary
alpha blocker — noun any of various drugs that block alpha adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder • Syn: ↑alpha blocker, ↑alpha adrenergic blocker, ↑alpha adrenergic blocking agent •… … Useful english dictionary
