beta-blocking

adjective

be·​ta-block·​ing -ˈbläk-iŋ How to pronounce beta-blocking (audio)
: blocking or relating to the blocking of beta-receptor activity
beta-blocking drugs
the beta-blocking activity of atenolol

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“Beta-blocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/beta-blocking. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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