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[n] a drug (trade name Zyloprim) used to treat gout and other conditions in which there is an excessive buildup of uric acid |
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ALLOPURINOL is a 11 letter word that starts with A. |
| Synonyms: | | Zyloprim |
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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 lowers high levels of uric acid (a byproduct of metabolism) in the blood caused by some cancer treatments |
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Biology Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | An organic molecule used to treat gout and certain blood disorders by preventing excessive amounts of uric acid from building up in the blood. Formula: C5H4N4O. It is a derivative of the purine base hypoxanthine, and inhibits the enzyme xanthine oxidase. |
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