beta-adrenergic
[ bey-tuh-ad-ruh-nur-jik or, especially British, bee- ]
/ ˈbeɪ təˌæd rəˈnɜr dʒɪk or, especially British, ˈbi- /
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-adrenergic blocking agent, beta-adrenergic receptor, beta-agonist, beta-amyloid protein, beta blocker
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Medical definitions for beta-adrenergic
beta-adrenergic
adj.
Of, relating to, or being a beta-adrenergic receptor.
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