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Noun

1. 1
   A non-selective competitive α-adrenergic receptor antagonist, a vasodilator used to treat spasms of peripheral blood vessels (as in acrocyanosis) and in veterinary medicine to reverse xylazine-induced sedation. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   vasodilator that is used to treat spasms of peripheral blood vessels (as in acrocyanosis) wordnet

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alpha adrenergic antagonistalpha blockervasodilator

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vasoconstrictor