| NOUN | artifact | Tagamet, cimetidine | a drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid |
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| Sounds | tae'gahmeh't | |
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| Rhymes | abet ... yet: 108 rhymes with eht... | |
| Meaning | A drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid. | |
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| Synonym | cimetidine | |
| 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 | |
| Usage of | trade name | a name given to a product or service |
| Spanish | cimetidina | |
| Catalan | cimetidina | |
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