alpha blocker
/ˈælfə ˌblɑkər/
noun
- A type of medicine that relaxes certain muscles and helps widen blood vessels, often used to treat high blood pressure or prostate problems.
- She felt dizzy after taking the alpha-blocker, so her doctor adjusted the dose.
- The doctor prescribed an alpha-blocker to help lower his blood pressure.
- Alpha-blockers can also help men with an enlarged prostate urinate more easily.