| NOUN | artifact | cimetidine, Tagamet | a drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid |
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| Meaning | A drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid. | |
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| Synonym | Tagamet | |
| Broader | antacid, gastric antacid, alkalizer, alkaliser, antiacid | An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach) |
| histamine blocker | A medicine used to treat the gastric effects of histamine in cases of peptic ulcers and gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux | |
| Spanish | cimetidina | |
| Catalan | cimetidina | |
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