This type of drug reduces the acidity of the stomach
A) antispasmodic
B) antacid
C) laxative
D) antiemetic
B
Explanation: The prefix anti- means "against" and the root is acid. Note the letter i is deleted from the prefix anti- to make antacid easier to pronounce.
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