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beta-adrenergic Definition

beta-adrenergic (bāt′ə ad′rə nʉr′jik)

adjective

pertaining to or involving beta receptors
beta-adrenergic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • receptor: The vagus nerve acts on muscarinic receptors to slow the heart, whereas the cardiac sympathetic fibers stimulate beta-adrenergic receptors and increase heart rate.
  • blockade: Geffner, D.L. and Hershman, J.M. ( 1992 ) Beta-adrenergic blockade for the treatment of hyperthyroidism.

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