As nouns,
beta-adrenergic blocker is a hyponym of
blocker; that is,
beta-adrenergic blocker is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
blocker:
- blocker: a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process
- beta-adrenergic blocker: 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
Other hyponyms of blocker include
alpha-adrenergic blocker,
alpha-adrenergic blocking agent,
alpha-blocker,
alpha blocker,
beta-adrenergic blocking agent,
beta-blocking agent,
beta blocker,
labetalol,
labetalol hydrochloride,
Normodyne,
Trandate,
neuromuscular blocking agent.