Definition

A medication that reduces stomach acid production, often used to treat ulcers and acid reflux.

Example

The doctor prescribed omeprazole to help with my acid reflux symptoms.

Conversation

Have you heard about omeprazole?

Yeah, I think it's something for stomach issues, right?

Exactly! It helps with acid reflux and ulcers.

I should consider it if my stomach keeps bothering me.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Omeprazole is derived from the prefix "ome-" (a variant of "omni-" meaning all) and "prazole" (from the chemical structure related to the imidazole ring). The word refers to a medication that acts on all types of acid secretion in the stomach, specifically as a proton pump inhibitor.

Memory Tip

Think of 'all' ('ome-') acting on the stomach's acid secretion ('prazole') — that's why omeprazole is used to reduce stomach acid.

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