metoclopramide

metoclopramide definition - medical

met·o·clo·pra·mide (mĕtˌə-klōˈprə-mīdˌ)

noun
A dopamine antagonist that facilitates muscular movement in the upper gastrointestinal tract and is usually used to treat nausea and gastroesophageal reflux.

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