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CALCIUM-CHANNEL BLOCKER

\kˈalsi͡əmt͡ʃˈanə͡l blˈɒkə], \kˈalsi‍əmt‍ʃˈanə‍l blˈɒkə], \k_ˈa_l_s_iə_m_tʃ_ˈa_n_əl b_l_ˈɒ_k_ə]\

Definitions of CALCIUM-CHANNEL BLOCKER

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any of a class of drugs that block the flow of the electrolyte calcium (either in nerve cell conduction or smooth muscle contraction of the heart); has been used in the treatment of angina or arrhythmia or hypertension or migraine

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

any of a class of drugs that block the flow of the electrolyte calcium (either in nerve cell conduction or smooth muscle contraction of the heart); has been used in the treatment of angina or arrhythmia or hypertension or migraine

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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