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Definition of Alpha-adrenergic blocker
1. Noun. Any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder.
Exact synonyms: Alpha Blocker, Alpha-adrenergic Blocking Agent, Alpha-blocker
Generic synonyms: Blocker, Blocking Agent
Specialized synonyms: Minipress, Prazosin, Hytrin, Terazosin
Generic synonyms: Blocker, Blocking Agent
Specialized synonyms: Minipress, Prazosin, Hytrin, Terazosin
Lexicographical Neighbors of Alpha-adrenergic Blocker
Literary usage of Alpha-adrenergic blocker
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorders edited by Richard A. Rawson, Rose M. Urban (2000)
"Rapidly acting and easily controlled antihypertensive agents such as the vasodilator
nitroprusside or the alpha- adrenergic blocker phentolamine are usually ..."
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