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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An alpha-blocker used chiefly as a smooth muscle relaxant, especially in the treatment of hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia. uncountable
2. 2
   antihypertensive drug (trade name Minipress) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

minipress

Etymology

Probably from (pi)p(e)raz(ine) + -o- + -in.

Related phrases

blood pressure

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