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2. 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.
3. 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).
4. beta-interferon
noun. a form of interferon that is produced by fibroblasts and have antiviral effects; used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.
5. 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.
7. beta
noun. ['ˈbeɪtə'] the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet.
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Etymology
- βῆτα (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
8. beta
adjective. ['ˈbeɪtə'] second in order of importance.
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Etymology
- βῆτα (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
9. Beta
noun. beets.
