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Beta-Blocking Agent.
Beta-Blocking Agent - as a 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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beta-adrenergic blockerbeta-adrenergic blocking agentbeta blockerHypernyms (Closely Related)
blockerblocking agentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"My doctor recommended a beta-blocking agent to control my heart rate."
"The patient experienced side effects from the beta-blocking agent."
"The beta-blocking agent helped improve the patient's cardiac function."
"The dosage of the beta-blocking agent was adjusted based on the patient's response."
"The beta-blocking agent reduced the frequency of migraines in the patient."