propylthiouracil

English

Etymology

propyl +‎ thio- +‎ uracil

Noun

propylthiouracil (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) A thioamide drug, used to treat hyperthyroidism by decreasing the amount of thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid gland, which is associated with a risk of agranulocytosis.
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