alpha-adrenergic

[ al-fuh-ad-ruh-nur-jik ]
/ ˈæl fəˌæd rəˈnɜr dʒɪk /

adjective

of or relating to an alpha receptor.

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Origin of alpha-adrenergic

First recorded in 1965–70

Words nearby alpha-adrenergic

alpha receptor, alpha rhythm, alpha stock, alpha test, alpha wave, alpha-adrenergic, alpha-adrenergic blocking agent, alpha-adrenergic receptor, alpha-amino acid, alpha-aminosuccinic acid, alpha-beta brass
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