beta-adrenergic blocker

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beta-adrenergic blocker - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  beta-adrenergic blocker
      n 1: 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 [syn: beta blocker, beta-blocking agent,
           beta-adrenergic blocker, beta-adrenergic blocking agent
           ]