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beta-adrenergic
[ bey-tuh-ad-ruh-nur-jik or, especially British, bee- ]
/ ˈbeɪ təˌæd rəˈnɜr dʒɪk or, especially British, ˈbi- /
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adjective
of or relating to a beta receptor.
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Origin of beta-adrenergic
First recorded in 1965–70
Words nearby beta-adrenergic
bestud, subject to, be, sweet on, be, bet, beta, beta-adrenergic, beta blocker, beta brass, Betacam, beta carotene, beta cell
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