Definition of Hydantoin

1. Noun. Any of a group of anticonvulsant drugs used in treating epilepsy.

Generic synonyms: Anticonvulsant, Anticonvulsant Drug, Antiepileptic, Antiepileptic Drug
Specialized synonyms: Dilantin, Diphenylhydantoin, Phenytoin

Definition of Hydantoin

1. n. A derivative of urea, C3H4N2O2, obtained from allantion, as a white, crystalline substance, with a sweetish taste; -- called also glycolyl urea.

Definition of Hydantoin

1. Noun. (organic compound) The heterocycle ''imidazolidine-2,4-dione'' derived from urea and glycolic acid; any of its many derivatives ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Hydantoin

1. A derivative of urea, C3H4N2O2, obtained from allantion, as a white, crystalline substance, with a sweetish taste. Synonym: glycolyl urea. Origin: Hydrogen + allantion. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hydantoin

hybridizing
hybridlike
hybridoma
hybridomas
hybridous
hybrids
hybris
hybrises
hybristic
hycanthone
hyclate
hydage
hydages
hydantoic
hydantoic acid
hydantoin (current term)
hydantoin racemase
hydantoinate
hydantoins
hydathode
hydathodes
hydatid cyst
hydatid cyst of morgagni
hydatid disease
hydatid fremitus
hydatid mole
hydatid polyp
hydatid pregnancy
hydatid rash

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