allopurinol

noun al·lo·pu·ri·nol \ˌa-lō-ˈpyu̇r-ə-ˌnȯl, -ˌnōl\

Definition of ALLOPURINOL

: a drug C₅H₄N₄O used to promote excretion of uric acid

all- + purine + ¹-ol

First Known Use: 1964

Medical Dictionary

noun al·lo·pu·ri·nol \ˌal-ō-ˈpyu̇r-ə-ˌnȯl, -ˌnōl\

: a drug C₃H₄N₄O used to promote excretion of uric acid especially in the treatment of gout

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