ranitidine

ra·nit·i·dine

noun

A histamine receptor antagonist, C₁₃H₂₂N₄O₃that inhibits gastric acid secretion and is used primarily to treat duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Origin of ranitidine

rani- (blend of (fu)ran ) ( ni(tro)- ) -tidine histamine receptor antagonist suffix (from (cime)tidine )

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Noun

(uncountable)

(pharmacology) A furan which blocks the histamine H2-receptors, to prevent the secretion of gastric acid.

Origin

A blend of (fu)ran + nit(ro-) + -idine.

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ranitidine - Medical Definition

A histamine receptor antagonist, C₁₃H₂₂N₄O₃that inhibits gastric acid secretion and is used primarily to treat duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

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