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Definition of Propylthiouracil
1. Noun. A crystalline compound used as an antithyroid drug in the treatment of goiter.
Generic synonyms: Organic Compound
Definition of Propylthiouracil
1. Noun. (organic compound) A thioamide drug, used to treat hyperthyroidism by decreasing the amount of thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid gland, which is associated with a risk of agranulocytosis. ¹
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