Adrenergic neuronal blocking agent
adrenergic neuronal blocking agent
adrenergic neuronal blocking agent n.
a drug that blocks sympathetic nerve impulses but does not inhibit the responses of adrenergic receptors to epinephrine and other adrenergic amines.
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