PPI
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-006856
A substance used to treat certain disorders of the stomach and intestines, such as heartburn and ulcers. PPIs block the actions of an enzyme in the stomach and reduce the amount of acid made in the stomach. Also called proton pump inhibitor.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-006856 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Expansions | proton pump inhibitor |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A substance used to treat certain disorders of the stomach and intestines, such as heartburn and ulcers. PPIs block the actions of an enzyme in the stomach and reduce the amount of acid made in the stomach. Also called proton pump inhibitor.",
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"proton pump inhibitor"
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