English word ranitidine comes from English furan, English nitro- (Containing the nitro functional group. Nitrate, nitrogen.), English -idine
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| furan | English (eng) | (organic compound) Any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds containing a ring of four carbon atoms and an oxygen atom; especially the simplest one, C4H4O. |
| nitro- | English (eng) | Containing the nitro functional group. Nitrate, nitrogen. |
| -idine | English (eng) | (chemistry) Denotes a chemical compound related to others; alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonists. |
| ranitidine | English (eng) | (pharmacology) A furan which blocks the histamine H2-receptors, to prevent the secretion of gastric acid. |