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.
Synonyms
- Sectral
- Corgard
- Inderal
- propanolol
- Lopressor
- beta-adrenergic blocking agent
- beta blocker
- acebutolol
- nadolol
- carvedilol
- beta-blocking agent
- Tenormin
- Visken
- atenolol
- Blocadren
- Brevibloc
- blocker
- esmolol
- pindolol
- timolol
- blocking agent
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Words that Rhyme 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.
Synonyms
- phenylephrine
- pressor
- phenylpropanolamine
- vasoconstrictive
- vasoconstrictor
Etymology
- -ergic (English)
- adrenaline (English)
- -ine (English)
4. adrenergic
adjective. relating to epinephrine (its release or action).
Etymology
- -ergic (English)
- adrenaline (English)
- -ine (English)
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.
Synonyms
- labyrinth
- sensory receptor
- papilla
- sense organ
- third eye
- enteroceptor
- stretch receptor
- organ of hearing
- internal ear
- exteroceptor
- pineal eye
- lateral line organ
- chemoreceptor
- eye
- semicircular canal
- sensory system
- inner ear
- lateral line
- ear
- thermoreceptor
- interoceptor
- organ
- optic
- oculus
Antonyms
- inattention
- natural object
- effecter
- mortal
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.
Synonyms
- beta-adrenergic receptor
- structure
- complex body part
- body structure
- alpha receptor
- alpha-adrenergic receptor
- beta receptor
- beta-adrenoceptor
- bodily structure
- alpha-adrenoceptor
Antonyms
- soul
- person
- individual
- somebody
7. beta
noun. ['ˈbeɪtə'] the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet.
Synonyms
- Greek alphabet
- alphabetic character
- letter of the alphabet
Antonyms
- meaningless
- noncritical
- indecisive
- noncrucial
Etymology
- βῆτα (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
8. beta
adjective. ['ˈbeɪtə'] second in order of importance.
Synonyms
- important
Antonyms
- unimportance
- insignificant
Etymology
- βῆτα (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
9. Beta
noun. beets.
Synonyms
- beet
- family Chenopodiaceae
- goosefoot family
- common beet
- Beta vulgaris
- caryophylloid dicot genus
- Chenopodiaceae
10. beta
adjective. ['ˈbeɪtə'] preliminary or testing stage of a software or hardware product.
Synonyms
- exploratory
Antonyms
- worthless
- inessential
Etymology
- βῆτα (Ancient Greek (to 1453))