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Definition of omeprazole

omeprazole

/oʊˈmɛp.rəˌzoʊl/
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omeprazole Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A medication belonging to the class of proton pump inhibitors, used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcers, and other conditions caused by excess stomach acid.

Example

"The doctor prescribed a daily dose of omeprazole to help heal the patient's gastric ulcers and relieve severe heartburn."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1980s as an International Nonproprietary Name (INN). The stem '-prazole' designates an antiulcer benzimidazole derivative, while the prefix 'ome-' refers to the methoxy groups present in its chemical structure.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Omeprazole. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/omeprazole
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