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English noun: beta-blocking agent

1. beta-blocking agent (artifact) any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia; decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system


Synonymsbeta blocker, beta-adrenergic blocker, beta-adrenergic blocking agent


Broader (hypernym)blocker, blocking agent


Narrower (hyponym)acebutolol, atenolol, Blocadren, Brevibloc, carvedilol, Corgard, esmolol, Inderal, Lopressor, metoprolol, nadolol, pindolol, propanolol, Sectral, Tenormin, timolol, Visken









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