Meaning Of The Word Alpha-blocker

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What's The Definition Of Alpha-blocker?

alpha blocker in American English
any of a class of drugs used to dilate the blood vessels by blocking the nerve impulses that normally excite the alpha receptors
noun: any of various substances that interfere with the action of the alpha receptors

alpha-blocker in British English
noun: 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 pres

alpha-blocker in the Pharmaceutical Industry
noun: 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

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