1. alpha-linolenic_acid

noun. a polyunsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms; the only omega-3 fatty acid found in vegetable products; it is most abundant in canola oil; a fatty acid essential for nutrition.

Rhymes with Alpha Adrenergic Receptor

• interceptor
• sceptre
• septer

2. alpha-blocker

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

3. adrenergic

noun. drug that has the effects of epinephrine.

4. adrenergic

adjective. relating to epinephrine (its release or action).

5. receptor

noun. ['riːˈsɛptɝ'] an organ having nerve endings (in the skin or viscera or eye or ear or nose or mouth) that respond to stimulation.

6. receptor

noun. ['riːˈsɛptɝ'] a cellular structure that is postulated to exist in order to mediate between a chemical agent that acts on nervous tissue and the physiological response.

7. alpha

noun. ['ˈælfə'] the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet.

8. alpha

adjective. ['ˈælfə'] early testing stage of a software or hardware product.

9. alpha

adjective. ['ˈælfə'] first in order of importance.

10. alpha

noun. ['ˈælfə'] the beginning of a series or sequence.