Omeprazole


[oh-mep-ruh-zohl] /oʊˈmɛp rəˌzoʊl/

noun, Pharmacology.
1.
a drug, C 17 H 19 N 3 O 3 S, that inhibits the formation of gastric acid, used in the treatment of peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

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