Propylthiouracil


[proh-pil-thahy-oh-yoo r-uh-sil] /ˌproʊ pɪlˌθaɪ oʊˈyʊər ə sɪl/
noun, Pharmacology.
1.
a white crystalline compound, C 7 H 1 0 N 2 OS, that interferes with the synthesis of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland: used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
propylthiouracil
/ˌprəʊpɪlˌθaɪəʊˈjʊərəsɪl/
noun
1.
a white crystalline water-insoluble substance with an intensely bitter taste, used in medicine to treat hyperthyroidism. Formula: C7H2N2OS

propylthiouracil pro·pyl·thi·o·u·ra·cil (prō’pəl-thī’ō-yur’ə-sĭl’)
n.

Abbr. PTU An agent that inhibits the synthesis of thyroid hormones and is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.

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