probenecid

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English

Chemical structure of probenecid
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Etymology

From (di)pro(pyl) +‎ ben(zoic a)cid.

Pronunciation

Noun

probenecid (countable and uncountable, plural probenecids)

  1. (organic chemistry, pharmacology) A synthetic sulfur-containing compound which promotes increased excretion of uric acid and is used to treat gout.

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