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  proton pump inhibitor

  noun

  any of a group of drugs that reduce the production of gastric acid, thereby alleviating acid reflux; promoting the healing of ulcers in the stomach, duodenum, and esophagus; and preventing new ulcers from forming. PPI
• proton-pump inhibitor
  proton-pump inhibitor

  noun

  any of a group of drugs used to treat excessive secretion of acid in the stomach and any resulting ulcers. They block the enzyme (proton pump) in the cells of the gastric glands that secrete hydrochloric acid

proton pump inhibitor

American  

[proh-ton puhmp in-hib-i-ter] / ˈproʊ tɒn ˌpʌmp ɪnˌhɪb ɪ tər /

noun

Pharmacology.

1. any of a group of drugs that reduce the production of gastric acid, thereby alleviating acid reflux; promoting the healing of ulcers in the stomach, duodenum, and esophagus; and preventing new ulcers from forming. PPI

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proton-pump inhibitor British  

noun

1. any of a group of drugs used to treat excessive secretion of acid in the stomach and any resulting ulcers. They block the enzyme (proton pump) in the cells of the gastric glands that secrete hydrochloric acid

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Etymology

Origin of proton pump inhibitor

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

Some physicians encourage patients to take this herbal medicine if they experience rebound reflux when discontinuing a proton pump inhibitor such as esomeprazole, lansoprazole or omeprazole.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 29, 2023

But he says it might be worth discussing with your doctor whether adding a proton pump inhibitor would make sense to protect you from the potentially dangerous side effects of bleeding.

From Time • Jun. 14, 2017

Overall, his team estimates, proton pump inhibitor users were 16 percent to 21 percent more likely to suffer a heart attack than people with chronic acid reflux who were not taking the drugs.

From US News • Jun. 10, 2015

"Confounding" refers to those other potential explanations -- such as proton pump inhibitor users being in poorer health than non-users.

From US News • Jun. 10, 2015