propylthiouracil

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noun
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  • (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.

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Compound from English propyl + English thio- (containing sulfur, sulfurous)+ English uracil.

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uracil

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