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Definition of Blocking agent
1. Noun. A class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process.
Exact synonyms: Blocker
Specialized synonyms: Alpha Blocker, Alpha-adrenergic Blocker, Alpha-adrenergic Blocking Agent, Alpha-blocker, Beta Blocker, Beta-adrenergic Blocker, Beta-adrenergic Blocking Agent, Beta-blocking Agent, Labetalol, Labetalol Hydrochloride, Normodyne, Trandate, Neuromuscular Blocking Agent
Generic synonyms: Medicament, Medication, Medicinal Drug, Medicine
Derivative terms: Block
Specialized synonyms: Alpha Blocker, Alpha-adrenergic Blocker, Alpha-adrenergic Blocking Agent, Alpha-blocker, Beta Blocker, Beta-adrenergic Blocker, Beta-adrenergic Blocking Agent, Beta-blocking Agent, Labetalol, Labetalol Hydrochloride, Normodyne, Trandate, Neuromuscular Blocking Agent
Generic synonyms: Medicament, Medication, Medicinal Drug, Medicine
Derivative terms: Block
Medical Definition of Blocking agent
1. A class of drugs that inhibit (block) a biologic activity or process, such as axonal conduction or transmission, or ions across a cell membrane; frequently called "blockers." (05 Mar 2000)