1. beta-adrenergic_receptor

noun. receptors postulated to exist on nerve cell membranes of the sympathetic nervous system in order to explain the specificity of certain agents that affect only some sympathetic activities (such as vasodilation and increased heart beat).

Rhymes with Beta Endorphin

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2. 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.

3. beta-blocking_agent

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.

4. beta-adrenoceptor

noun. receptors postulated to exist on nerve cell membranes of the sympathetic nervous system in order to explain the specificity of certain agents that affect only some sympathetic activities (such as vasodilation and increased heart beat).

5. beta-interferon

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

6. endorphin

noun. ['ɛnˈdɔrfɪn'] a neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties.

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.