English noun: alpha-adrenergic blocker | |||
| 1. | alpha-adrenergic 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 | ||
| Synonyms | alpha blocker, alpha-adrenergic blocking agent, alpha-blocker | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | blocker, blocking agent | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | Hytrin, Minipress, prazosin, terazosin | ||