beta-adrenergic_blocker | ||
1. | [ noun ] (medicine,pharmacology) 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 | |
Synonyms: | beta-adrenergic_blocking_agent beta_blocker | |
Related terms: | medicine blocker carvedilol brevibloc atenolol blocadren nadolol propranolol pindolol inderal metoprolol acebutolol | |
Similar spelling: |
beta-adrenergic_receptor |