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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A beta blocker used mainly to treat angina and high blood pressure. uncountable
2. 2
   an oral beta blocker (trade name Tenormin) used in treating hypertension and angina; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

tenormin

Etymology

Probably from a(ngina) + (hyper)ten(sion) + -olol (“beta blocker”).

Related phrases

beta blocker

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