Definition of Cysteamine

1. Noun. (biochemistry) The simplest stable aminothiol, a degradation product of the amino acid cysteine, used to treat cystine excretion disorders and radiation sickness. ¹

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Definition of Cysteamine

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Medical Definition of Cysteamine

1. A radiation-protective agent that oxidises in air to form cystamine. It can be given intravenously or orally to treat radiation sickness. The bitartrate has been used for the oral treatment of nephropathic cystinosis. Pharmacological action: radiation-protective agents. Chemical name: Ethanethiol, 2-amino- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cysteamine

cystacanth
cystadenocarcinoma
cystadenoma
cystalgia
cystamine
cystaphos
cystathionase
cystathionine
cystathionine beta-lyase
cystathionine beta-synthase
cystathionine gamma-lyase
cystathionine gamma-synthase
cystathioninuria
cystatin
cystatins
cysteamine (current term)
cysteamines
cystectasia
cystectasy
cystectomies
cystectomy
cysted
cysteic acid
cystein
cysteinal
cysteine
cysteine S-conjugate N-acetyltransferase
cysteine aminopeptidase
cysteine carboxypeptidase
cysteine conjugate S-oxidase

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