Blocking agent

blocking

Definition: Meaning of, blocking agent in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / blɒkɪŋ ˈeɪdʒ(ə)nt /

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blocking agent	blocking agents

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blocking agent used in phrases

alpha-adrenergic blocking agent (noun)
1. any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder
beta-adrenergic blocking agent (noun)
1. 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
beta-blocking agent (noun)
1. 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
neuromuscular blocking agent (noun)
1. a substance that interferes with the neural transmission between motor neurons and skeletal muscles
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Pronunciation: rʌn ʌp əˈɡɛnst;əˈɡeɪnst

Parts of Speech: phrasal verb

run up against someone/something if you run up against problems, difficulties etc, you have to deal with them

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