Useful english dictionary. 2012.
antacid — Synonyms and related words: acid, acidity, agent, alexipharmic, alkali, alkalinity, alkalizer, alloisomer, anion, annulling, anthelmintic, antibiotic, antidotal, antidote, antimicrobial, antipyretic, antitoxic, atom, bacteriostatic, base,… … Moby Thesaurus
Antacid — A spilled bottle of antacid tablets An antacid is a substance which neutralizes stomach acidity. Contents 1 Mechanism of action … Wikipedia
antacid — /ant as id/, adj. 1. preventing, neutralizing, or counteracting acidity, as of the stomach. n. 2. an antacid agent. [1725 35; ANT + ACID] * * * Any substance, such as sodium bicarbonate, magnesium hydroxide, or aluminum hydroxide, used to relieve … Universalium
Gastric ulcer — A hole in the lining of the stomach corroded by the acidic digestive juices which are secreted by the stomach cells. Ulcer formation is related to H. pyloridus bacteria in the stomach, anti inflammatory medications, and smoking cigarettes. Ulcer… … Medical dictionary
gastric ulcer — an ulcer in the stomach, caused by the action of acid, pepsin, and bile on the stomach lining (mucosa). The output of stomach acid is not usually increased. Taking NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs) or corticosteroids are predisposing… … The new mediacal dictionary
antacid — 1. Neutralizing an acid. 2. Any agent that reduces or neutralizes acidity, as of the gastric juice or any other secretion ( e.g., calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide). SYN: antiacid. * * * ant·ac·id … Medical dictionary
Magnesium — A mineral involved in many processes in the body including nerve signaling, the building of healthy bones, and normal muscle contraction. Magnesium is contained in all unprocessed foods. High concentrations of magnesium are found in nuts,… … Medical dictionary
omeprazole — noun antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach • Syn: ↑Prilosec • Usage Domain: ↑trade name (for: ↑Prilosec) • Hypernyms: ↑antacid, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
antiacid — noun an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach) • Syn: ↑antacid, ↑gastric antacid, ↑alkalizer, ↑alkaliser • Derivationally related forms: ↑alkalize (for: ↑alkalizer) … Useful english dictionary
alkaliser — noun an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach) • Syn: ↑antacid, ↑gastric antacid, ↑alkalizer, ↑antiacid • Derivationally related forms: ↑alkalize (for: ↑alkalizer) … Useful english dictionary
