The phrase "proton pump" refers to a process in our body that helps to generate and release acid in our stomach. It's like a tiny machine that pumps out acid to aid in digestion. Full definition
Hassall found that the use of proton pump inhibitors, a group of drugs meant to reduce gastric acid production, grew exponentially for babies less than a year old over the past decade. (abcnews.go.com)
The long term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a class of drugs commonly used to treat acid reflux, is linked to a more than doubling in the risk of developing stomach cancer, finds research published online in the journal Gut. (sciencedaily.com)
I have been taking proton pump inhibitors for about 12 years now because of very painful heartburn. (thyroidpharmacist.com)