| Pronunciation: | | `dIsul'feerum
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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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DISULFIRAM is a 10 letter word that starts with D. |
| | Synonyms: | | Antabuse |
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| | See Also: | | medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine |
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A drug that slows the metabolism of retinoids, allowing them to act over a longer period of time. |
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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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