Beta-adrenergic
of or relating to a beta receptor.
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- Beta-adrenergic receptor
beta receptor. a site on a cell, as of the heart, that, upon interaction with epinephrine or norepinephrine, controls heartbeat and heart contractability, vasodilation, smooth muscle inhibition, and other physiological processes.
- Beta blocker
any of various substances that interfere with the action of the beta receptors: used primarily to reduce the heart rate or force in the prevention, management, or treatment of angina, hypertension, or arrythmias.
- Beta brass
an alloy consisting of nearly equal proportions of copper and zinc.
- Beta carotene
the most abundant of various isomers of carotene, c 40 h 56 , that can be converted by the body to vitamin a.