Meaning of cimetidine | Babel Free
saɪˈmɛt.ɪ.diːnDefinitions
A histamine H₂-receptor antagonist that inhibits the production of acid in the stomach, mainly used to treat heartburn and peptic ulcers, but notorious for causing male impotence. It is a histamine analog, a sulfur-containing derivative of imidazole.
Equivalents
Suomi
simetidiini
Français
cimétidine
Examples
“Until Tagamet (cimetidine), most major drug companies didn't take tummy troubles terribly seriously.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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