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| | antacid - Columbia Encyclopedia article about antacid |
 | | antacid, any one of several basic substances that counteract stomach acidity (see stomach stomach, saclike dilation in the gastrointestinal tract between the esophagus and the intestines, forming an organ of digestion. | | | This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. | | | Antacids are used by physicians to treat hyperchlorhydria, i.e., the excessive production of hydrochloric acid by the parietal cells lining the stomach. |
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http://columbia.thefreedictionary.com/antacid
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| | Cheryl's Herbs Herbal and Aromatherapy Encyclopedia |
| | Antacid Neutralizes acid in the stomach and intestinal tract. | | | Produces gradual beneficial change in the body, usually by improving nutrition, without having any marked specific effect and without causing sensible evacuation. | | | Anthelmintic Causing death or removal of worms in the body. |
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http://www.cherylsherbs.com/encyclopedia.htm
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| | Antacid - definition of Antacid in Encyclopedia |
| | An antacid is a substance that is swallowed in order to buffer gastric acid, raising the pH to reduce acid damage and relieve heartburn. | | | Embed a dictionary search in your own web page |
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http://encyclopedia.laborlawtalk.com/Antacid
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