What does "beta-blocker" mean?

Alternative form of beta blocker.

Beta-blocker

Q: What is a synonym for "beta-blocker"?

Common synonyms include: beta adrenergic blocker, beta adrenergic blocking agent, beta blocking agent, beta-adrenergic blocker, beta-adrenergic blocking agent, beta-blocking agent.

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Alternative form of beta blocker. alt-of, alternative

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beta adrenergic blocker beta adrenergic blocking agent beta blocking agent beta-adrenergic blocker beta-adrenergic blocking agent beta-blocking agent

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"A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association says giving heart patients a drug known as a beta-blocker improves their chances of survival after heart bypass surgery."

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