Proton pump inhibitor

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Proton pump inhibitor
TermProton pump inhibitor
Short definitionProton pump inhibitor - (pronounced) (PROH-ton … in-HIH-bih-ter) A substance used to treat certain disorders of the stomach and intestines, such as heartburn and ulcers. Proton pump inhibitors block the action of an enzyme in the stomach and reduce the amount of acid made in the stomach. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Proton pump inhibitor - (pronounced) (PROH-ton … in-HIH-bih-ter) A substance used to treat certain disorders of the stomach and intestines, such as heartburn and ulcers. Proton pump inhibitors block the action of an enzyme in the stomach and reduce the amount of acid made in the stomach. Also called PPI

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