English Explanatory Dictionary

ranitidine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A furan (trademark Zantac) which blocks the histamine H₂-receptors, to prevent the secretion of gastric acid.

Pronunciation

/ɹaˈnɪt.ɪ.diːn/ /ɹaˈnʌɪ.tɪ.diːn/ /ɹəˈnɪt.ɪˌdin/

Word forms

ranitidine

Etymology

From (fu)ran(yl) + ni(tro)- + -tidine.

Synonyms

zantac
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