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alpha-blocker

/ˈæl.fə ˌblɒk.ər/

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noun

/ˈæl.fə ˌblɒk.ər/C1formalmedical
  • ruТип лекарственного средства, блокирующего альфа-адренорецепторы, используемый для лечения таких состояний, как доброкачественная гиперплазия предстательной железы, путем расслабления мышц простаты и мочевого пузыря.

A type of medication that blocks alpha-adrenergic receptors, used to treat conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia by relaxing the muscles of the prostate and bladder.

  1. Alpha-adrenergic antagonistC1formalmedical

    A class of drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors, used primarily to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia by relaxing the muscles of the prostate and bladder neck.

    ruАльфа-адреноблокатор

    • The doctor prescribed an alpha-blocker to relieve his urinary symptoms.
    • Alpha-blockers work by relaxing the smooth muscles in the prostate.
    • Patients taking alpha-blockers may experience dizziness as a side effect.

    Synonymsalpha-adrenergic blockeralpha-adrenergic blocking agent

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  • alpha-blockers' possessive plural form
  • alpha-blocker's possessive singular form