beta-adrenergic blocking agent

Noun beta-adrenergic blocking agent has 1 sense

• beta-adrenergic blocking agent(n = noun.artifact) beta blocker, beta-adrenergic blocker, beta-blocking agent - any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia; decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system; Array
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is a kind of blocker, blocking agent