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—alpha-blocking, adj.any of various substances that interfere with the action of the alpha receptors.Also, alpha-blocker. Cf. beta blocker.
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alpha-blocker — SYN: α adrenergic blocking agent. * * * al·pha block·er .bläk ər n any of a group of drugs (as phenoxybenzamine and phentolamine) that combine with and block the activity of an alpha receptor and that are used esp. to treat hypertension compare… … Medical dictionary
alpha-blocker — al·pha block·er (ălʹfə blŏk ər) n. A drug that opposes the excitatory effects of norepinephrine released from sympathetic nerve endings at alpha receptors and that causes vasodilation and a decrease in blood pressure. Also called alpha adrenergic … Universalium
Alpha-Blocker — Ạl|pha Blo|cker [eng. block = versperren, blockieren]: ↑ Alpha Rezeptor … Universal-Lexikon
