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beta-adrenergic blocking agent

be·taad·re·nergicblockingagent

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noun

1.

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

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