RANITIDINE


Meaning of RANITIDINE in English

[ ra'nɪtɪdi:n , -'nʌɪt- ]

■ noun Medicine a synthetic compound used to treat ulcers and related conditions.

Origin

1970s: blend of furan and nitro- , + -ide + -ine 4 .

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