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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A drug which blocks α1-adrenergic receptors in arteries and smooth muscles, and is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatitis and other conditions.
2. 2
   any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

alpha-adrenergic blocking agentalpha blockeralpha-adrenergic blocker

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