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beta blocker

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Noun

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

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beta-blocking agent beta-adrenergic blocker beta-adrenergic blocking agent

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