alpha-blocker

alpha-blocker
SYN: α-adrenergic blocking agent.

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al·pha-block·er -.bläk-ər n any of a group of drugs (as phenoxybenzamine and phentolamine) that combine with and block the activity of an alpha-receptor and that are used esp. to treat hypertension compare BETA-BLOCKER

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