Noun: alpha blocker
- Any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder
"The doctor prescribed an alpha blocker to help with urinary symptoms";
- alpha-blocker, alpha-adrenergic blocker, alpha-adrenergic blocking agent
Derived forms: alpha blockers, alpha-blockers
Type of: blocker, blocking agent
Encyclopedia: Alpha blocker