CARAFATE
\kˈaɹɐfˌe͡ɪt], \kˈaɹɐfˌeɪt], \k_ˈa_ɹ_ɐ_f_ˌeɪ_t]\
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medicine consisting of a tablet (trade name Carafate) used to treat peptic ulcers; said to bind to the ulcer site and coat it
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