Noun: beta-adrenergic blocker
- 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
"The doctor prescribed a beta-adrenergic blocker to help control the patient's high blood pressure";
- beta blocker, beta-blocking agent, beta-adrenergic blocking agent
Derived forms: beta-adrenergic blockers
Type of: blocker, blocking agent
Encyclopedia: Beta-adrenergic blocker