PEPCID

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

A histamine blocker (trade name Pepcid) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux

Synonyms:

famotidine; Pepcid

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("Pepcid" is a kind of...):

histamine blocker (a medicine used to treat the gastric effects of histamine in cases of peptic ulcers and gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux; works by blocking the effects of histamine on the receptor site known as H2)

Domain usage:

trade name (a name given to a product or service)

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