blocker vs alpha blocker

alpha blocker vs blocker

blocker and alpha blocker both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
blocker	Yes	No	No	No
alpha blocker	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, alpha blocker is a hyponym of blocker; that is, alpha blocker is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than blocker:

blocker: a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process
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

Other hyponyms of blocker include alpha-adrenergic blocker, alpha-adrenergic blocking agent, alpha-blocker, beta-adrenergic blocker, beta-adrenergic blocking agent, beta-blocking agent, beta blocker, labetalol, labetalol hydrochloride, Normodyne, Trandate, neuromuscular blocking agent.

blocker (noun)	alpha blocker (noun)
a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process	any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder
a football player whose responsibility is to block players attempting to stop an offensive play

Difference between blocker and alpha blocker

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