propranolol UK /pɹəʊˈpɹan.ə.lɒl/US /pɹoʊˈpɹæn.əˌlɔl/ noun1 •A synthetic compound which acts as a beta blocker and is used mainly in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia.‘I can see from your records you were prescribed propranolol for your headaches.’ — 2020 formspropranolols