noun
a drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid
• Syn: ↑Tagamet
• Usage Domain: ↑trade name (for: ↑Tagamet)
• Hypernyms: ↑histamine blocker, ↑antacid, ↑gastric antacid, ↑alkalizer, ↑alkaliser, ↑antiacid
Useful english dictionary. 2012.