alpha blocker
any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder • Syn: alpha-blocker, alpha-adrenergic blocker, alpha-adrenergic blocking agent • Hypernyms: blocker, blocking agent • Hyponyms: prazosin, Minipress, terazosin, Hytrin
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