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10 Language-to-English DictionariesH2-Blocker
/ˈeɪtʃ tuː ˈblɒkər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A class of medications that inhibit the action of histamine at the H2 receptors of the stomach, thereby reducing gastric acid secretion.
"Doctors often prescribe H2-blockers to patients suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease." - 2
A specific type of drug used to treat conditions like ulcers and heartburn by decreasing stomach acid production.
"Common H2-blockers include ranitidine and famotidine."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'H2-blocker' originates from the medical field, specifically pharmacology, where 'H2' refers to histamine type 2 receptors. These receptors were identified in the mid-20th century, leading to the development of medications that block their action to reduce stomach acid production.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "H2-Blocker" is said worldwide
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Bloqueur H2
Transliteration: blo-kur ash-due
"Les bloqueurs H2 sont utilisés pour traiter les ulcères."
H2-Blocker
Transliteration: ha-tswei-blok-er
"H2-Blocker werden zur Behandlung von Sodbrennen eingesetzt."
Bloccante H2
Transliteration: blokkante a-cinque
"I bloccanti H2 sono prescritti per ridurre l'acidità gastrica."
Bloqueador H2
Transliteration: blo-ke-a-dor a-cho
"Los bloqueadores H2 ayudan a tratar la acidez estomacal."
Bloqueador H2
Transliteration: blo-ke-a-dor a-dois
"Os bloqueadores H2 são usados para tratar úlceras."
एच2-ब्लॉकर
Transliteration: aich do blockar
"एच2-ब्लॉकर गैस्ट्रिक एसिड को कम करने के लिए उपयोग किए जाते हैं।"
H2拮抗剂
Transliteration: H2 jiǎngàng jì
"H2拮抗剂用于减少胃酸分泌。"
H2 차단제
Transliteration: H2 chadan-je
"H2 차단제는 위산을 줄이는 데 사용됩니다."
H2ブロッカー
Transliteration: H2 burokka
"H2ブロッカーは胃酸を減少させるために使用されます。"
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