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beta blocker > noun, artifact
MeaningAny 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.
Synonymsbeta-adrenergic blocker, beta-adrenergic blocking agent
Broaderblocker, blocking agent
Narroweracebutolol, Sectral; atenolol, Tenormin; carvedilol; esmolol, Brevibloc; metoprolol, Lopressor; nadolol, Corgard; pindolol, Visken; propanolol, Inderal; timolol, Blocadren

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