alpha-adrenergic blocking agent

noun

Synonym of alpha-blocker

Similar
alpha-blockeralpha blockeralpha-adrenergic blocker

Meanings

nounalpha-adrenergic blocking agent (plural alpha-adrenergic blocking agents)

plural alpha-adrenergic blocking agents

  1. Synonym of alpha-blocker

    Synonyms: alpha-blocker

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of alpha-blocker

More synonyms by meaning

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

Similar
alpha blockeralpha-blockeralpha-adrenergic blocker
Broader
blockerblocking agent

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