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Noun: histamine blocker
  1. A medicine used to treat the gastric effects of histamine in cases of peptic ulcers and gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux; works by blocking the effects of histamine on the receptor site known as H₂
    "The doctor prescribed a histamine blocker to reduce stomach acid"

Derived forms: histamine blockers

Type of: med [informal], medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine