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English noun: alpha blocker

1. alpha blocker (artifact) any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder


Synonymsalpha-adrenergic blocker, alpha-adrenergic blocking agent, alpha-blocker


Broader (hypernym)blocker, blocking agent


Narrower (hyponym)Hytrin, Minipress, prazosin, terazosin









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