alpha-adrenergic blocking agent

alp·haad·re·nergicblockingagent

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noun

1.

any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder

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Broader terms

blocker

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Grammar

noun
singular	alpha-adrenergic blocking agent
plural	alpha-adrenergic blocking agents

Nearby words

Alpena alpenstock alpestrine alpha alpha-adrenergic blocker alpha-adrenergic receptor alpha-adrenoceptor alpha-beta brass alpha-blocker alpha-interferon

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