alpha blocker

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Definition of alpha blocker in English English dictionary

any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder

A drug which blocks α1-adrenergic receptors in arteries and smooth muscles. Used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatitis and other conditions

Hyphenation

al·pha block·er

Turkish pronunciation

älfı bläkır

Pronunciation

/ˈalfə ˈbläkər/ /ˈælfə ˈblɑːkɜr/