1. beta-adrenergic_blocker

noun. any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia; decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system.

Rhymes with Beta Adrenergic Receptor

• interceptor
• sceptre
• septer

2. beta-interferon

noun. a form of interferon that is produced by fibroblasts and have antiviral effects; used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.

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. beta

noun. ['ˈbeɪtə'] the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet.

8. beta

adjective. ['ˈbeɪtə'] second in order of importance.

9. Beta

noun. beets.

10. beta

adjective. ['ˈbeɪtə'] preliminary or testing stage of a software or hardware product.