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    TENORMIN

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     I. (noun) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    An oral beta blocker (trade name Tenormin) used in treating hypertension and angina; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.)play

    Synonyms:

    atenolol; Tenormin

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting man-made objects

    Hypernyms ("Tenormin" is a kind of...):

    beta-adrenergic blocker; beta-adrenergic blocking agent; beta-blocking agent; beta blocker (any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia; decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system)

    Holonyms ("Tenormin" is a substance of...):

    Tenoretic (trade name for an antihypertensive drug consisting of a fixed combination of atenolol and a diuretic)

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