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alpha-blocker

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Noun

any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder

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alpha blocker alpha-adrenergic blocker alpha-adrenergic blocking agent

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