alpha-blocker
al·pha-block·er
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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-fuh blok-er]
- /ˈæl fə ˈblɒk ər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [al-fuh blok-er]
- /ˈæl fə ˈblɒk ər/
Definitions of alpha-blocker word
- noun alpha-blocker any of a class of drugs that prevent the stimulation of alpha adrenoceptors, a type of receptor in the sympathetic nervous system, by adrenaline and noradrenaline and that therefore cause widening of blood vessels: used in the treatment of high blood pressure and prostatic hyperplasia 3
- noun alpha-blocker any of a class of drugs used to dilate the blood vessels by blocking the nerve impulses that normally excite the alpha receptors 3
- noun alpha-blocker An alpha-blocker is any one of a class of drugs that prevents the widening of blood vessels by preventing the stimulation of alpha adrenoceptors, a type of receptor in the sympathetic nervous system, by adrenalin and noradrenalin. Alpha-blockers are used in the treatment of high blood pressure and prostatic hyperplasia (= enlargement of the prostate). 3
- noun alpha-blocker any of various substances that interfere with the action of the alpha receptors. 1
- noun alpha-blocker (pharmacology) A drug which blocks α1-adrenergic receptors in arteries and smooth muscles. Used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatitis and other conditions. 0
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alpha-blocker popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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