"prazosin" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈpɹeɪ.zəs.ɪn/
Etymology: Probably from (pi)p(e)raz(ine) + -o- + -in. Etymology templates: {{af|en|piperazine|-o-|-in|alt1=(pi)p(e)raz(ine)}} (pi)p(e)raz(ine) + -o- + -in Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} prazosin (uncountable)
  1. (pharmacology) An alpha-blocker used chiefly as a smooth muscle relaxant, especially in the treatment of hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Wikipedia link: prazosin Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Pharmaceutical drugs Derived forms: -azosin

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