alpha-adrenergic antagonist

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-000410",
  "term": "alpha-adrenergic antagonist",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A substance that relaxes muscle tissue in blood vessels and in the prostate gland, which improves the flow of urine and blood. Alpha-adrenergic antagonists are used to treat the symptoms of many conditions, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), high blood pressure, and some blood circulation problems. Also called alpha-blocker.",
  "synonyms": [
    "alpha-blocker"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/alpha-adrenergic-antagonist/"
}