Medical Definition of Methylthiouracil
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A thiourea antithyroid agent that inhibits the synthesis of thyroid hormone. It is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
Pharmacological action: antithyroid agents.
Chemical name: 4(1H)-Pyrimidinone, 2,3-dihydro-6-methyl-2-thioxo-
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Methylthiouracil
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