| Pronunciation: | | 'antu`byoos
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[n] a drug (trade name Antabuse) used in the treatment of alcoholism; causes nausea and vomiting if alcohol is ingested |
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ANTABUSE is a 8 letter word that starts with A. |
| | Synonyms: | | disulfiram |
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| | See Also: | | medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | This prescription drug is used to treat alcoholism; it causes an extremely unpleasant reaction if the person taking the drug drinks even a tiny amount of alcohol. It works by blocking the oxidation of alcohol at the acetaldehyde stage. |
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