olsalazine

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Chemical structure of olsalazine
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Etymology

From +‎ -salazine (salicylic acid derivative).

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Pronunciation

Noun

olsalazine (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry, pharmacology) A disodium salicylate C14H10N2O6 that is administered orally and is converted in the body to an aminosalicylic acid having an anti-inflammatory effect used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis.

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