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Meaning of alpha-blocker | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A drug which blocks α1-adrenergic receptors in arteries and smooth muscles, and is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatitis and other conditions.

Equivalents

Suomi alfasalpaaja
Português antagonista alfa-adrenérgico bloqueador alfa bloqueador alfa-adrenérgico

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

alpha-chlorotoluene alpha-cyperone alpha-d-galactosidase alpha-gal alpha-gal allergy alpha-gal syndrome

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