Definition of ranitidine

< rani

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ra·nit·i·dine    (r-nt-dn) KEY 

NOUN:

An antagonist for one of two types of histamine receptors occurring on the surfaces of cells, especially gastric cells, that inhibits gastric acid secretion and is used primarily in the treatment of duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

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ETYMOLOGY:
rani- (shortening and alteration of furanyl, containing furan : furan + -yl) + perhaps t(h)io- + d(iam)ine