probenecid

noun

probenecid

noun

UK /pɹəʊˈbɛn.ɪs.ɪd/ · US /pɹoʊˈbɛn.əs.ɪd/

Etymology From (di)pro(pyl) + ben(zoic a)cid.

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Chemistry, Medicine, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Pharmacology, Physical sciences, Sciences A synthetic sulfur-containing compound which promotes increased excretion of uric acid and is used to treat gout.

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