beta blocker

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English

Pronunciation

IPA /ˈbeɪ.tə ˈblɔk.ɚ/

Noun

beta blocker noun

A blocking agent, one of a class of drugs used to treat hypertension and control the rate at which the heart beats.

Related terms

Synonyms

beta-adrenergic blocking agent beta-blocker betablocker β-blocker beta blockade betablockade atenolol labetalol blocker calcium channel blocker propranolol antihypertensive alpha-blocker tribendilol acebutolol metoprolol

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