What does "prazosin" mean?

An alpha-blocker used chiefly as a smooth muscle relaxant, especially in the treatment of hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

How do you pronounce "prazosin"?

Pronounced //ˈpɹeɪ.zəs.ɪn//.

Common synonyms include: minipress, adrenergic antagonist, alpha1 blockade, alpha1 blocker, alpha1 blocker ptsd, antihypertensive drug.

/ˈpɹeɪ.zəs.ɪn/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

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

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