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Beta Blocker
BBgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
Medication class that reduces heart rate and blood pressure by blocking epinephrine (e.g., metoprolol, atenolol).
Standard Abbreviation
BB
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
bb VARCHAR(100), -- Beta Blocker
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
bb as beta_blocker
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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