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alpha blocker vs blocker

blocker vs alpha blocker

alpha blocker and blocker both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
alpha blocker Yes No No No
blocker Yes No No No
As nouns, blocker is a hypernym of alpha blocker; that is, blocker is a word with a broader meaning than alpha blocker:
  • alpha blocker: any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder
  • blocker: a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process
Other hypernyms of alpha blocker include blocking agent.
alpha blocker (noun) blocker (noun)
any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process
a football player whose responsibility is to block players attempting to stop an offensive play
Difference between alpha blocker and blocker

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