prazosin

English

Etymology

Probably from (pi)p(e)raz(ine) +‎ -o- +‎ -in.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɹeɪ.zəs.ɪn/

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.

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