English noun: alpha-adrenergic blocking agent | |||
1. | alpha-adrenergic blocking agent (artifact) any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder | ||
Synonyms | alpha blocker, alpha-adrenergic blocker, alpha-blocker | ||
Broader (hypernym) | blocker, blocking agent | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | Hytrin, Minipress, prazosin, terazosin | ||