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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Lexicographical Neighbors of Propylthiouracil

propylene glycol
propylene oxide
propylenes
propylhexedrine
propylic
propylidene
propylidenes
propylite
propylites
propylitization
propylitizations
propylketobemidone
propylon
propylons
propyls
propylthiouracil (current term)
propyne
propyphenazone
propædeutic
proratable
prorate
prorated
prorates
prorating
proration
prorations
prore
prorector
prorectorate
prorectorates

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