A type of drug used to treat certain types of irritable bowel syndrome and relieve nausea and vomiting. It is a type of antiemetic. Also called 5-hydroxytryptamine 3 receptor antagonist and type 3 serotonin receptor antagonist.
( … reh-SEP-ter an-TA-guh-nist )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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