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dapsone

noun dap·sone \ˈdap-ˌsōn\

Definition of DAPSONE

:  an antimicrobial agent C12H12N2O2S used especially to treat leprosy and a chronic form of dermatitis
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Origin of DAPSONE

diamine + phenyl + sulfone
First Known Use: 1952

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Medical Dictionary

dapsone

noun dap·sone \ˈdap-ˌsōn, -ˌzōn\

Medical Definition of DAPSONE

:  an antimicrobial agent C12H12N2O2S used especially to treat leprosy and dermatitis herpetiformis—called also diaminodiphenyl sulfone

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