Arsphenamine
a yellow, crystalline powder, C 12 H 12 N 2 O 2 As 2 ⋅2HCl⋅2H 2 O, formerly used to treat diseases caused by spirochete organisms, especially syphilis and trench mouth: first known as “606.”.
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During the past few years some French physicians have reported favorably on the intrarectal administration of arsphenamine.
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noun
a drug containing arsenic, formerly used in the treatment of syphilis and related infections
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