beta blocker

be·ta block·er

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bey-tuh or, esp. British, bee- blok-er]
- /ˈbeɪ tə or, esp. British, ˈbi- ˈblɒk ər/
- /ˈbiː.tə blɒkə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bey-tuh or, esp. British, bee- blok-er]
- /ˈbeɪ tə or, esp. British, ˈbi- ˈblɒk ər/

Definitions of beta blocker words

countable noun beta blocker A beta blocker is a drug which is used to treat people who have high blood pressure or heart problems. 3
noun beta blocker any of a class of drugs, such as propranolol, that inhibit the activity of the nerves that are stimulated by adrenaline; they therefore decrease the contraction and speed of the heart: used in the treatment of high blood pressure and angina pectoris 3
noun beta blocker any of a class of drugs used to control heartbeat, relieve angina pectoris, treat hypertension, etc. by blocking the nerve impulses that normally excite the beta receptors 3
noun beta blocker A beta-blocker is any one of a class of drugs, such as propranolol, that decrease the contraction and speed of the heart by inhibiting the activity of the nerves that are stimulated by adrenalin. Beta-blockers are used in the treatment of high blood pressure and angina. 3
noun beta blocker any of various substances that interfere with the action of the beta receptors: used primarily to reduce the heart rate or force in the prevention, management, or treatment of angina, hypertension, or arrythmias. 1
noun beta blocker (pharmacology) A blocking agent, one of a class of drugs used to treat hypertension and control the rate at which the heart beats. 0

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Origin of beta blocker

First appearance:

before 1975

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1975-80

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beta blocker popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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