Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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beta-adrenergic blocker | Yes | No | No | No |
blocker | Yes | No | No | No |
beta-adrenergic blocker (noun) | blocker (noun) |
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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 | 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 |