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beta blocker

Noun CEFR B2
ˈbeɪ.tə ˈblɔk.ɚ

Definitions

A blocking agent, one of a class of drugs used to treat hypertension and control the rate at which the heart beats.

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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

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