Beta-adrenergic


of or relating to a beta receptor.

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    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.

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    an alloy consisting of nearly equal proportions of copper and zinc.

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    the most abundant of various isomers of carotene, C 40 H 56 , that can be converted by the body to vitamin A.


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