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Detailed Synonyms for beta-blocking agent in English
beta-blocking agent:
beta-blocking agent [the ~] noun
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the beta-blocking agent
– any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia; decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system 1the beta-blocking agent; the beta blocker; the beta-adrenergic blocker; the beta-adrenergic blocking agent– any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia; decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system 1