aminosalicylic acid

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noun
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  • (organic compound) Any amino derivative of salicylic acid, but especially 4-aminosalicylic acid which is an antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis

Etymology

Compound from English amino + English salicylic acid.

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salicylic acid

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