timolol

Definitions of timolol
  1. noun
    a beta blocker (trade name Blocadren) administered after heart attacks
    synonyms: Blocadren
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    beta blocker, beta-adrenergic blocker, beta-adrenergic blocking agent, beta-blocking agent
    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
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