Definition of Penicillamine

1. Noun. A drug (trade name Cuprimine) used to treat heavy metal poisoning and Wilson's disease and severe arthritis.

Exact synonyms: Cuprimine
Generic synonyms: Medicament, Medication, Medicinal Drug, Medicine
Language type: Trade Name

Definition of Penicillamine

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Medical Definition of Penicillamine

1. Product of acid hydrolysis of penicillin that chelates heavy metals (lead, copper, mercury) and assists in their excretion in cases of poisoning. Also used in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis although its mode of action as an antirheumatic drug is not clear. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Penicillamine

Pengo
pengolin
pengos
penguin
penguin
penguinery
penguins
penholder
penholders
peni
penial
penial
peniaphobia
penicil
penicillamine (current term)
penicillamine (current term)
penicillamines
penicillanate
penicillanic acid
penicillary
penicillate
penicillate
penicillia
penicillic acid
penicilliform
penicillin
penicillin
penicillin-resistant
penicillin-resistant bacteria
penicillinase

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