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cimetidine

ci·me·ti·dine

UK/saɪˈmɛt.ɪ.diːn/ uncommon

noun

1.

a drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid

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Origin

From cy(ano)- + meth- + (guan)idine.

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