inhibitor
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inhibitor
A substance that slows down, inhibits, or completely blocks a chemical, biological, or physiological reaction. This term is used especially in medicine, pharmacology, and biology.
Der Arzt verschrieb ihm einen Säureblocker, der als Hemmer der Magensäureproduktion wirkt.
The doctor prescribed him an acid blocker that acts as an inhibitor of stomach acid production.
obstacle
In a figurative sense, a person or circumstance that hinders or slows down a development, action, or progress.
Seine ständige Angst vor dem Scheitern war der größte Hemmer für seine berufliche Karriere.
His constant fear of failure was the biggest obstacle to his professional career.
The noun 'der Hemmer' is derived directly from the verb 'hemmen' (to slow down, block something). The ending '-er' here refers to the person or substance that carries out the act of inhibiting.
Dieses Medikament hemmt das Wachstum der Bakterien.
This medication inhibits the growth of the bacteria.
In this meaning, 'Hemmer' (inhibitor) is a technical term from biology, chemistry, and medicine. It is often used in compound words such as 'ACE-Hemmer' (ACE inhibitor), 'Gerinnungshemmer' (anticoagulant), or 'Säurehemmer' (acid inhibitor).
Patienten mit Bluthochdruck bekommen oft ACE-Hemmer verschrieben.
Patients with high blood pressure are often prescribed ACE inhibitors.
In the figurative sense, 'Hemmer' (obstacle/inhibitor) is often used with abstract concepts. Typical phrases are 'ein Hemmer für den Fortschritt' (an obstacle to progress), 'ein Hemmer für die Kreativität' (an obstacle to creativity), or 'der größte Hemmer sein' (to be the biggest obstacle).
Bürokratie ist oft ein großer Hemmer für Innovationen in Unternehmen.
Bureaucracy is often a major obstacle to innovation in companies.
blocker
Blocker and Hemmer can refer to substances that slow down or stop biological processes. Blocker usually emphasizes deliberately blocking a specific function. Hemmer is more general and refers to a substance that slows down, inhibits, or completely blocks a reaction.
Der Hemmer verlangsamt die Reaktion dieses Enzyms deutlich.
The inhibitor significantly slows down this enzyme's reaction.
Der Blocker verhindert, dass das Signal an diesem Rezeptor wirkt.
The blocker prevents the signal from acting on this receptor.
