esomeprazole

== English == === Etymology === From es- (“S-configuration”) +‎ omeprazole. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˌɛs.oʊˈmɛp.ɹəˌzoʊl/ === Noun === esomeprazole (uncountable) (pharmacology) An isomer of omeprazole (trademark Nexium) that is administered in the form of its magnesium salt (C17H18N3O3S)2Mg especially in the treatment of erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and duodenal ulcer. === References === “esomeprazole”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.