| Definition of 'propylthiouracil' |
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1. (noun) propylthiouracil
a crystalline compound used as an antithyroid drug in the treatment of goiter
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| Definition of 'propylthiouracil' |
U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. propylthiouracil
A thiourea antithyroid agent. Propythiouracil inhibits the synthesis of thyroxine and inhibits the peripheral conversion of throxine to tri-iodothyronine. It is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopeoia, 30th ed, p534)
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