Medical Dictionary
proton pump inhibitor
noun
Medical Definition of PROTON PUMP INHIBITOR
: any of a group of drugs (as omeprazole) that inhibit the activity of proton pumps and are used to inhibit gastric acid secretion in the treatment of ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease—abbreviation PPI
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