metoprolol
A beta-blocking drug related to propranolol, used to treat hypertension and anginaA beta-blocking drug related to propranolol, used to treat hypertension and angina.
UK/mɪˈtɒp.ɹə.lɒl/US/məˈtoʊ.pɹəˌlɔl/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A beta-blocking drug related to propranolol, used to treat hypertension and angina.
More definitions
- beta blocker (trade name Lopressor) used in treating hypertension and angina and arrhythmia and acute myocardial infarction; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.)
Origin
Ancient Greek ῐ̓́σος (ĭ́sos)lbor.Ancient Greek ῐ̓́σος (ĭ́sos)lbor.
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- beta blocker (trade name Lopressor) used in treating hypertension and angina and arrhythmia and acute myocardial infarction; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.):Lopressor
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable