What is Alpha blocker?

AFP (alpha-fetoprotein): AFP is a plasma protein that is normally produced by the fetus. It serves as the basis for some valuable tests.AFP is manufactured principally in the fetus's...

Alpha cell, pancreatic: A type of cell found in areas within the pancreas called the islets of Langerhans. Alpha cells make and release glucagon, which raises the level of glucose...

Alpha error: The statistical error made in testing a hypothesis when it is concluded that a result is positive, but it really is not. Also known as false positive.

Alpha Omega Alpha: An honor society, the medical school equivalent of Phi Beta Kappa of undergraduate school.

Angiotensin receptor blocker: Angiotensin II receptor blockers ( ARBs) are medications that block the action of angiotensin II by preventing angiotensin II from binding.See: Angiotensin...

Bed blocker: A patient who uses a hospital bed for a long period of time because they are chronically ill. The patient inadvertently blocks the use of the bed by...

Beta blocker: A class of drugs that block the effect of beta-adrenergic substances such as adrenaline (epinephrine), that play a key role in the sympathetic portion of...

Blocker, beta adrenergic: A class of drugs, also more simply called beta blockers, that block beta-adrenergic substances such as adrenaline (epinephrine), a key agent...

Calcium channel blocker: A drugthat blocks the entry of calcium into the muscle cells of the heart and the arteries. It is the entry...

Medication, beta-blocker: Drugs that antagonize the action of adrenaline (a beta adrenergic substance) and relieve stress to the heart muscle. Beta-blockers are often used to slow...