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Medication class with multiple uses
a "typical beta blocker") Timolol β1-selective beta blockers are also known as cardioselective beta blockers. Pharmacologically, the beta-blockade of
Beta_blocker
Class of drugs
reverse beta-1-blocker effect and treating hypotension respectively. Similar to alpha-2 blocker, there is a lack of information about beta-2 blocker's toxicity
Adrenergic_blocking_agent
Beta blocker drug
Propranolol is a medication of the beta blocker class. It is used to treat high blood pressure, some types of irregular heart rate, thyrotoxicosis, capillary
Propranolol
Drug discovery
situations. Dr. James Black went on to create another β-blocker, called propranolol; a non-selective β-blocker. Clinical trials started in the summer of 1964 and
Discovery and development of beta-blockers
Discovery_and_development_of_beta-blockers
Medical condition
overcome their addiction. One example is propranolol. Propranolol is a beta blocker that has been approved to treat hypertension, angina, anxiety, and other
Cocaine_intoxication
Class of compounds
the others alpha-1 blockers work in a similar manner, since Tamsulosin is an alpha-1-a blocker and Prazosin is an alpha-1 blocker. The risk for floppy
Alpha-1_blocker
Class of pharmacological agents
qualification, it can refer to an α1 blocker, an α2 blocker, a nonselective blocker (both α1 and α2 activity), or an α blocker with some β activity. However
Alpha_blocker
Beta-1 selective adrenenergic blocker medication used to treat cardiovascular diseases
sold under the brand name Zebeta among others, is a beta blocker which is selective for the beta-1 receptor and used for cardiovascular diseases, including
Bisoprolol
Drugs that disrupt movement of calcium across calcium channels
Morgan J, Holger JS (2011). "High-dose insulin therapy in beta-blocker and calcium channel-blocker poisoning". Clinical Toxicology. 49 (4): 277–283. doi:10
Calcium_channel_blocker
Blood pressure medication
in those with liver problems. Carvedilol is a nonselective beta blocker and alpha-1 blocker. How it improves outcomes is not entirely clear but may involve
Carvedilol
Beta blocker medication
prevent headaches in those with migraines. It is a beta blocker, specifically a selective β1 receptor blocker, and is taken by mouth or is given intravenously
Metoprolol
Beta blocker medication
Atenolol is a beta blocker medication primarily used to treat high blood pressure and heart-associated chest pain. Although used to treat high blood pressure
Atenolol
Medication
electrocardiographic monitoring upon starting or restarting sotalol. Sotalol is a beta blocker and non-selectively binds to both β1- and β2-adrenergic receptors preventing
Sotalol
Chemical compound
Nebivolol is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. As with other β-blockers, it is generally a less preferred treatment for
Nebivolol
Medication used to treat high blood pressure
be thought to be a beta blocker with some α-blocking effects. By comparison, labetalol is a weaker β-adrenergic receptor blocker than propranolol, and
Labetalol
Autoimmune disease resulting in skeletal muscle weakness
myasthenia gravis being treated with beta blockers. In a study of 20 people with myasthenia gravis treated with a beta blocker, 3 who received oral metoprolol
Myasthenia_gravis
Medication that increases blood sugar levels
As a medication it is used to treat low blood sugar, beta blocker overdose, calcium channel blocker overdose, and those with anaphylaxis who do not improve
Glucagon_(medication)
Condition involving an enlarged, ineffective heart
heart failure, treatment may include medications in the ACE inhibitor, beta blocker, and diuretic families. A low salt diet may also be helpful. In those
Dilated_cardiomyopathy
channel blockers) Type Ia Ajmaline Procainamide Quinidine Type Ib Lidocaine Phenytoin Type Ic Encainide Flecainide Propafenone Type II (beta blockers) Bisoprolol
List of cardiac pharmaceutical agents
List_of_cardiac_pharmaceutical_agents
Chemical compound
Timolol is a beta blocker medication used either by mouth or as eye drops. As eye drops it is used to treat increased pressure inside the eye such as in
Timolol
Interruption of cardiac blood supply
death, possibly because other treatments for MI have improved. When beta blocker medication is given within the first 24–72 hours of a STEMI no lives
Myocardial_infarction
Chest discomfort due to disorder of the heart muscles
be to a lesser extent than if the beta blocker did not have the intrinsic sympathetic activity. A common beta-blocker with ISA prescribed for the treatment
Angina
Class of drugs used to treat high blood pressure
spironolactone or furosemide), an alpha-blocker or a beta-blocker. Prior to the demotion of beta-blockers as first line agents, the UK sequence of combination
Antihypertensive
Combination medication
dorzolamide hydrochloride and timolol maleate. It may be used when a beta blocker, like timolol, is not sufficient alone. It is used as an eye drop. Common
Dorzolamide/timolol
Chemical compound
among others, is a beta blocker for the treatment of hypertension and arrhythmias. Acebutolol is a cardioselective beta-1 blocker and has intrinsic sympathetic
Acebutolol
Medical condition
calcium channel blocker toxicity were reported in the United States in 2010. Along with beta blockers and digoxin, calcium channel blockers have one of the
Calcium channel blocker toxicity
Calcium_channel_blocker_toxicity
Drug whose use induces sleep
(2–4.3%) associated with beta-blocker use may occur secondary to disturbed sleep or direct action of the drug. Beta-blocking drugs with vasodilating properties
Hypnotic
Heart rhythm medication
Class Ia Class Ib Class Ic Class II agents are conventional beta blockers. They act by blocking the effects of catecholamines at the β1-adrenergic receptors
Antiarrhythmic_agent
Syndrome that causes episodes of increased activity of the sympathetic nervous system
PSH episodes. Beta blockers also help in reducing fever, diaphoresis, and in some cases dystonia. Propranolol is a common beta blocker administered due
Paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity
Paroxysmal_sympathetic_hyperactivity
Type of medication
Doxazosin (alpha blocker) Beta blockers Non-selective agents Alprenolol Bucindolol Carteolol Carvedilol (has additional α-blocking activity) Labetalol
Sympatholytic
Type of drug
blocked too often, there will be an excess in calcium channel inhibition, which causes most of these problems. Adrenergic receptor Alpha blocker Beta
Adrenergic_antagonist
Failure of the heart to provide sufficient blood flow
should be used in those who still have symptoms while on an ACE-I or ARB, beta blocker, and a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist. Use of the combination
Heart_failure
Heart medication
postoperative CABG patients with IST. Ivabradine is as effective as the beta blocker atenolol and comparable with amlodipine in the management of chronic
Ivabradine
aromatase inhibitor used in the treatment of breast cancer Atenolol – a beta blocker (β-adrenergic receptor antagonist) Baeocystin – a non-selective serotonin
Peripherally_selective_drug
Excessive production of thyroid hormone
hypothyroidism is treated with synthetic thyroid hormone. Medications such as beta blockers may control the symptoms, and anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole
Hyperthyroidism
Lower respiratory tract disease that affects the airways leading into the lungs
(1 January 2009). "Reversible bronchospasm with the cardio-selective beta-blocker celiprolol in a non-asthmatic subject". Respiratory Medicine CME. 2 (3):
Bronchospasm
Autoimmune endocrine disease
hypothyroidism is treated with synthetic thyroid hormones. Medications such as beta blockers may control some of the symptoms, and antithyroid medications such as
Graves'_disease
Drugs for heart or blood vessels diseases
ISSN 1465-1858. PMC 5369873. PMID 28107561. Bain, Amie (2018-10-02). "Beta-blocker use in cardiovascular disease". British Journal of Cardiac Nursing. 13
Cardiovascular_agents
Non-selective beta blocker used in the treatment of high blood pressure and chest pain
breastfeeding is of unclear safety. It is a non-selective beta blocker and works by blocking β1-adrenergic receptors in the heart and β2-adrenergic receptors
Nadolol
Anxiety disorder associated with social situations
and the monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) phenelzine. Propranolol, a beta blocker, is sometimes used off-label for performance anxiety. The 11th revision
Social_anxiety_disorder
Medical condition
omalizumab (anti-IgE therapy), danazol (synthetic androgen), propranolol (beta blocker), zileuton (antileukotriene). (Other) proposed first-line treatment:
Cholinergic_urticaria
Pharmaceutical company
Lovaza (Omega-3), Axid (H2 blocker), Dynacirc CR (calcium channel blocker), Antara (fenofibrate), InnoPran XL (beta blocker), Lescol XL (Fluvastatin),
Reliant_Pharmaceuticals
Medications that relax muscles of the airways
each acting upon the beta adrenoceptors. In general, pure beta-adrenergic agonists have the opposite function of beta blockers: beta-adrenoreceptor agonist
Beta-adrenergic_agonist
Chemical compound
Betaxolol is a beta blocker used in the treatment of hypertension and angina. It acts as a selective β1-adrenergic receptor antagonist. The drug was patented
Betaxolol
Medical condition
beta blockers, and if arrhythmias occur on exercise testing despite taking beta blockers. During treatment with nadolol, the preferred beta blocker for
Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia
Catecholaminergic_polymorphic_ventricular_tachycardia
Class II antiarrhythmic drug
the hemodynamic response to laryngoscopy and intubation. Esmolol is a beta blocker, or an antagonist of the β-adrenergic receptors. It is selective for
Esmolol
Statistic in pharmacokinetics
with beta blockers. The highly lipophilic beta blocker propranolol has a brain-to-blood ratio in humans of 15:1 to 26:1, whereas the hydrophilic beta blocker
Brain-to-blood_ratio
Methods to reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks
The beta blocker timolol is also effective for migraine prevention and in reducing migraine attack frequency and severity. While beta blockers are often
Prevention of migraine attacks
Prevention_of_migraine_attacks
Episodes of abnormally fast heart rhythm
may be tried. If adenosine is not effective a calcium channel blocker or beta blocker may be used. Otherwise synchronized cardioversion is the treatment
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
Paroxysmal_supraventricular_tachycardia
Tumor of the adrenal medulla which secretes adrenal hormones
dizziness, and blurred vision. A retrospective analysis of beta blocker found that some beta blocker use may cause people to be more prone to hypoglycemia
Pheochromocytoma
Phobia
involves the use of beta blockers. Propranolol is occasionally prescribed off-label to treat performance anxiety. As a beta blocker drug, propranolol prevents
Stage_fright
Antihypertensive medication
should also be avoided. If concomitant treatment with a beta blocker has to be stopped, the beta blocker should be discontinued first, then moxonidine after
Moxonidine
Medical condition
Beta blockers may have a benefit in HFpEF. Evidence from a meta-analysis demonstrated significant reductions in all-cause mortality with beta-blocker
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
Heart_failure_with_preserved_ejection_fraction
Substance that can counteract a form of poisoning
1038/s41467-019-09681-1. ISSN 2041-1723. PMC 6491561. PMID 31040274. "Calcium channel blocker poisoning". UpToDate. Retrieved 2019-07-09. "Naturally Occurring Cardiac
Antidote
Combination drug
latanoprost (increase uveoscleral outflow of aqueous humor) and timolol (a beta blocker decreasing the production of aqueous fluid). In some countries, Xalacom
Latanoprost/timolol
Psychoactive drug, often called ecstasy
norepinephrine and epinephrine levels induced by MDMA. The non-selective beta blocker pindolol blocked MDMA-induced increases in heart rate but not blood pressure
MDMA
Raised red skin lesion that affects infants caused by benign vascular tumor
whom beta-blocker therapy is contraindicated or poorly tolerated. Following the serendipitous observation that propranolol, a nonselective beta blocker, is
Infantile_hemangioma
Movement disorder that causes involuntary tremors
treatment, the first choice medication is propranolol, a non-selective beta-blocker, which has been shown effective in reducing tremor by 70% in 50% of patients
Essential_tremor
Genetic brain disorder
an anti-arrhythmic such as a beta-blocker. There is some evidence that phenytoin may be more effective than a beta-blocker. While medicinal interventions
Rett_syndrome
Chemical compound
(trade names AKBeta, Betagan, Vistagan, among others) is a non-selective beta blocker. It is used topically in the form of eye drops to manage ocular hypertension
Levobunolol
Sudden increase in adrenaline and noradrenaline in the blood
diazepam and a non-selective beta blocker; other antihypertensive drugs may also be used. Not all benzodiazepines and beta blockers are safe to use in an adrenergic
Adrenergic_storm
Endocrine disease
Vohra RR, Sajid S (2022-09-19). "Cardiovascular Collapse Secondary to Beta-Blocker Administration in a Setting of Coexisting Thyroid Storm and Atrial Fibrillation:
Thyroid_storm
Calcium channel blocker medication
blocker medication used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and certain heart arrhythmias. It may also be used in hyperthyroidism if beta blockers cannot
Diltiazem
(zopiclone) – a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic Inderal (propranolol) – a beta blocker; it is used for acute anxiety, panic attacks, and hypertension Intuniv
List of psychotropic medications
List_of_psychotropic_medications
Medical condition
administration of beta receptor blocking agents, which decreases the risk of stress-induced arrhythmias. Nadolol, a powerful non-selective beta blocker, has been
Long_QT_syndrome
Investigational anxiety disorder drugs
(F-11440) – serotonin 5-HT1A receptor agonist [90] Esprolol ((S)-ACC-9369) – beta blocker (β-adrenergic receptor antagonist) (amoxolol prodrug) [91] Flesinoxan
List of investigational anxiety disorder drugs
List_of_investigational_anxiety_disorder_drugs
Chemical compound
Substituted naphthalenes serve as pharmaceuticals such as propranolol (a beta blocker) and nabumetone (a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug). Several uses
Naphthalene
Class of G protein-coupled receptors
(adrenaline) produced by the body, but also many medications like beta blockers, beta-2 (β2) agonists and alpha-2 (α2) agonists, which are used to treat
Adrenergic_receptor
Medical condition
(February 2014). "Emergency department management of calcium-channel blocker, beta blocker, and digoxin toxicity". Emergency Medicine Practice. 16 (2): 1–19
Digoxin_toxicity
Heart rate below the normal range
antihypertensive agent hydralazine, the alpha-1 blocker prazosin, anticholinergics, and sympathomimetic agents like beta-1 agonists. However, side effects, like
Bradycardia
Items prohibited to U.S. collegiate student-athletes
liquors. Beta blockers are any of a group of drugs that decrease the rate and force of heart contractions and lower high blood pressure. Beta blockers help
NCAA_banned_substances
Topics referred to by the same term
problems Busy beaver class in computing theory, a type of Turing Machine Beta blocker, medication used to manage arrhythmias BB Airways, a former Nepalese
BB
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
distinct actions on both alpha and beta receptors. Shortly afterward, Eli Lilly Laboratories synthesized the first beta-blocker, dichloroisoproterenol. ADRB-1
Beta-1_adrenergic_receptor
Psychedelic drug
seizure and dissociative effects in individuals with bipolar disorder. The beta blocker pindolol has been found to robustly potentiate the effects of DMT. This
Dimethyltryptamine
Abnormally high heart rate after a postural change
treatment of autonomous nerve-mediated syncope in children with beta-receptor blocker]". Zhonghua Er Ke Za Zhi = Chinese Journal of Pediatrics. 45 (12):
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Postural_orthostatic_tachycardia_syndrome
Pale skin caused by low levels of oxyhaemoglobin
August 2015). "Frequency and severity of hypoglycemia in children with beta-blocker–treated long QT syndrome". Heart Rhythm. 12 (8): 1815–1819. doi:10.1016/j
Pallor
pistol and 10 metre air pistol after testing positive for propranolol, a beta blocker that some performers use to reduce stage fright and some surgeons use
Shooting at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Shooting_at_the_2008_Summer_Olympics
Medical condition
Jourdain P, Fauveau E, Galinier M, et al. (September 2009). "B-CONVINCED: Beta-blocker CONtinuation Vs. INterruption in patients with Congestive heart failure
Acute decompensated heart failure
Acute_decompensated_heart_failure
Adenosine Beta-blocker Calcium channel antagonist Digoxin Excitation (vagal stimulation) LAMB:p. 35 Lidocaine Amiodarone Mexiltene/ Magnesium Beta-blocker Never
List_of_cardiology_mnemonics
Medical intervention
contraindications to beta blockers (slow heart rate, atrioventricular block); in the absence of contraindications beta blocker therapy should begin in
Management of acute coronary syndrome
Management_of_acute_coronary_syndrome
Non-selective beta blocker
sold under the brand name Trasicor among others, is a non-selective beta blocker with some intrinsic sympathomimetic activity. It was used for the treatment
Oxprenolol
Anti-hypertension medication
side effects, hydralazine is usually prescribed in combination with a beta blocker (e.g., propranolol) and a diuretic. Hydralazine is used to treat severe
Hydralazine
Vascular tumor derived from blood vessel cell types
usually disappear by 10 years of age. The first line treatment option is beta blockers, which are highly effective in the majority of cases. Hemangiomas present
Hemangioma
Fast heart rhythm associated with exacerbations of COPD
79% of patients reverted to sinus rhythm. Most patients did not need beta-blocker therapy long term as studies found long-term therapy was needed in only
Multifocal_atrial_tachycardia
Genetic disorder involving connective tissue
the use of beta blockers such as propranolol or atenolol, calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, and/or angiotensin receptor blockers ("ARBs"). Surgery
Marfan_syndrome
Chemical compound
as a beta blocker) of the β-adrenergic receptor. Innis RB, Corrēa FM, Synder SH (1979). "Carazolol, an extremely potent beta-adrenergic blocker: binding
Carazolol
Anxiety disorder classified by a persistent and excessive fear of an object or situation
both. Medications used include antidepressants, benzodiazepines, or beta-blockers. Specific phobias affect about 6–8% of people in the Western world and
Phobia
Chemical compound
Talinolol is a beta blocker. Talinolol contains a stereocenter and consists of two enantiomers. This is a racemate, i.e. a 1: 1 mixture of (R)- and the
Talinolol
beta-blocker treatments in the randomised controlled trials included in the review used atenolol, and none used the newer vasodilating beta-blockers.
Management_of_hypertension
Drug interactions with grapefruit juice
interfere with drugs including etoposide, a chemotherapy drug, some beta blocker drugs used to treat high blood pressure, and cyclosporine, taken by transplant
Grapefruit–drug_interactions
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
benefits but rather increases mortality risk when added to combination beta blocker and ACE inhibitor therapy, and increases the risk of adverse events like
Valsartan
Chemical compound
Carteolol is a non-selective beta blocker used to treat glaucoma. It is administered in the form of eye drops.[citation needed] Carteolol was patented
Carteolol
Antiarrhythmic medication
non-competitive β-adrenergic inhibitor. It also shows beta blocker-like and calcium channel blocker-like actions on the SA and AV nodes, increases the refractory
Amiodarone
Postural hypotension due to taking an alpha blocker drug
changing from a lying to a standing position the first time that an alpha blocker drug is used or when resuming the drug after many months off. This postural
First-dose_phenomenon
Dilated veins in the lower oesophagus
Talwalkar JA, Kamath PS (2004). "An evidence-based medicine approach to beta-blocker therapy in patients with cirrhosis". Am J Med. 116 (11): 759–766. doi:10
Esophageal_varices
Electrical shock or medications to interrupt cardiac arrhythmia
increasing heart rate; hence a beta blocker will slow the heart rate. Class III agents (prolong repolarization by blocking outward K+ current): amiodarone
Cardioversion
Type of beta blocker drug
non-selective beta blocker which is used in the treatment of hypertension. It is also an antagonist of the serotonin 5-HT1A receptor, preferentially blocking inhibitory
Pindolol
Drug used in treatment of heart disease
of ischaemic heart disease. Drugs used are nitrates, beta blockers, or calcium channel blockers. Nitrates cause vasodilation of the venous capacitance
Antianginal
Central nervous system stimulant
useful for treating CNS and cardiovascular toxicity. The mixed alpha- and beta-blocker labetalol is especially useful for treatment of concomitant tachycardia
Methamphetamine
Class of medications used to alleviate anxiety
antidepressants, benzodiazepines, azapirones, antiepileptics, antipsychotics, and beta blockers. Antidepressants include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Anxiolytic
BETA BLOCKER
BETA BLOCKER
Female
English
Short form of English Elizabeth, BET means "God is my oath."Â
Female
Hebrew
(× Ö¶×˜Ö·×¢) Hebrew unisex name NETA means meaning "plant, shrub."
Female
Native American
 Native American Blackfoot name PETA means "golden eagle." Compare with another form of Peta.
Female
Polish
Polish form of Greek Elisabet, ELŻBIETA means "God is my oath."
Female
Spanish
 Short form of Spanish Aleta, LETA means "winged." Compare with another form of Leta.
Boy/Male
Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Heart Beat
Girl/Female
Indian, Marathi
Our Heart Beat
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Emperor; Single Beat
Male
Hebrew
(בֶּלַע) Hebrew name BELA means "destruction." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a king of Edom.
Female
English
Short form of English Beatrix, BEA means "voyager (through life)."Â
Female
German
Short form of German Margarete, META means "pearl."
Female
Italian
 Variant spelling of Italian Zita, ZETA means "little girl." Compare with another form of Zeta.
Girl/Female
Greek Hebrew English
From the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction. Famous bearer: Old...
Female
Hungarian
Hungarian form of Greek Elisabet, ERZSÉBET means "God is my oath."
Female
English
English name derived from the second letter of the Greek alphabet, beta, related to Hebrew bet, BETA means "house."Â
Female
English
Czech and Polish form of German Bertha, BERTA means "bright."
Boy/Male
Scottish Shakespearean
Son of Beth.
Biblical
Beth (Hebrew)|house of the sun
Female
Polish
Polish name derived from Latin beatus, BEATA means "blessed."Â
Female
English
Short form of English Elizabeth, BETH means "God is my oath."Â
BETA BLOCKER
BETA BLOCKER
Boy/Male
Tamil
Tradition, Culture
Boy/Male
Indian
Priest
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Bream 1.French : from Old Occitan brame ‘cry’, ‘howl’, presumably applied as a nickname.
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly London)
English (mainly London) : variant spelling of Page.
Male
Polish
Pet form of Polish Czcibor, CIBOR means "battle of honor."
Girl/Female
Indian
Female
Egyptian
, mistress; the Golden One.
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Resolute
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name for someone who lived on a wooded hill, Old English hyrst, or habitational name from one of the various places named with this word, for example Hurst in Berkshire, Kent, Somerset, and Warwickshire, or Hirst in Northumberland and West Yorkshire.Irish : re-Anglicized form of de Horsaigh, Gaelicized form of the English habitational name Horsey, established in Ireland since the 13th century.German : topographic name from Middle High German hurst ‘woodland’, ‘thicket’.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Blue Complexioned
BETA BLOCKER
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v. i.
To make a sound when struck; as, the drums beat.
imp.
of Beat
v. i.
A round or course which is frequently gone over; as, a watchman's beat.
v. t.
To beat.
v. t.
That on which bets are laid; the subject of a bet.
v. t.
To give the signal for, by beat of drum; to sound by beat of drum; as, to beat an alarm, a charge, a parley, a retreat; to beat the general, the reveille, the tattoo. See Alarm, Charge, Parley, etc.
v. t.
To strike repeatedly; to lay repeated blows upon; as, to beat one's breast; to beat iron so as to shape it; to beat grain, in order to force out the seeds; to beat eggs and sugar; to beat a drum.
n.
The common beet (Beta vulgaris).
v. t.
To beat severely.
v. t.
To beat thoroughly or severely.
imp. & p. p.
of Bet
v. i.
A cheat or swindler of the lowest grade; -- often emphasized by dead; as, a dead beat.
n.
The rise or fall of the hand or foot, marking the divisions of time; a division of the measure so marked. In the rhythm of music the beat is the unit.
pl.
of Seta
n.
A sudden swelling or reenforcement of a sound, recurring at regular intervals, and produced by the interference of sound waves of slightly different periods of vibrations; applied also, by analogy, to other kinds of wave motions; the pulsation or throbbing produced by the vibrating together of two tones not quite in unison. See Beat, v. i., 8.
n.
A recurring stroke; a throb; a pulsation; as, a beat of the heart; the beat of the pulse.
v. i.
To make a succession of strokes on a drum; as, the drummers beat to call soldiers to their quarters.
p. p.
of Beat