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alpha-adrenergic blockade — alpha blockade see adrenergic b … Medical dictionary
beta-adrenergic blockade — beta blockade see adrenergic b … Medical dictionary
blockade — 1. Intravenous injection of large amounts of colloidal dyes or other substances in order to block reticuloendothelial cells ( e.g., phagocytosis is temporarily prevented). 2. Receptor b., blocking the effect of a … Medical dictionary
adrenergic neuron blockade — see adrenergic b … Medical dictionary
adrenergic block — see under blockade … Medical dictionary
adrenergic blocking — see under blockade … Medical dictionary
alpha-adrenergic blocking agent — an agent that induces adrenergic blockade at α adrenergic receptors … Medical dictionary
beta-adrenergic blocking agent — an agent that induces adrenergic blockade at either β1 or β2 adrenergic receptors or at both … Medical dictionary
β-adrenergic receptors — adrenergic receptors that respond particularly to epinephrine and to such blocking agents as propranolol. They are subdivided into two basic types: β1, found in the myocardium and causing lipolysis and cardiac stimulation, and β2, found … Medical dictionary
agent — 1. An active force or substance capable of producing an effect. For agents not listed here, see the specific name. 2. A disease, a factor such as a microorganism, chemical substance, or a form of radiation the presence or … Medical dictionary
