cimetidine

(sə met′ə dēn′, -din)

noun

a drug, CHNS, that blocks the histamine receptors, thus reducing gastric secretion: used in treating certain peptic ulcers

Origin: ci- (< cyano-) + met(hyl) + (guan)idine

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noun

A drug, C₁₀H₁₆N₆S, that inhibits acid secretion in the stomach and is used to treat gastrointestinal disorders, such as peptic ulcers.

Origin:

Origin: Alteration of cy(ano-)

Origin: + met(hyl)

Origin: + (guan)idine

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