# phenoxybenzamine

> English word · Noun · IPA /fɪˌnɑk.siˈbɛn.zəˌmiːn/

## Definitions
1. A drug that blocks the activity of alpha-receptors and is used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₈H₂₂ClNO·HCl especially to treat hypertension and sweating due to pheochromocytoma.

## Etymology
From phenoxy + benzyl + amine.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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