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A furan which blocks the histamine H₂-receptors, to prevent the secretion of gastric acidA furan (trademark Zantac) which blocks the histamine H₂-receptors, to prevent the secretion of gastric acid.
UK/ɹaˈnɪt.ɪ.diːn/US/ɹəˈnɪt.ɪˌdin/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A furan (trademark Zantac) which blocks the histamine H₂-receptors, to prevent the secretion of gastric acid.
More definitions
- a histamine blocker and antacid (trade name Zantac) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux
Origin
Egyptian nṯrEgyptian nṯr
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Synonyms
1 synonymszantac
Close in meaning
- a histamine blocker and antacid (trade name Zantac) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux:Zantac
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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