alpha-blocker en · NOUN
Meanings
- A drug which blocks α1-adrenergic receptors in arteries and smooth muscles, and is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatitis and other conditions.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| alpha-blockers | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| alpha blocker | alternative | lexicographic |
Synonyms
alpha-adrenergic blocking agent
Translations (3)
pt bloqueador alfa (drug which blocks α1-adrenergic receptors) · pt bloqueador alfa-adrenérgico (drug which blocks α1-adrenergic receptors) · pt antagonista alfa-adrenérgico (drug which blocks α1-adrenergic receptors)