First Known Use: 1969
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levamisole
noun le·vam·i·sole \lə-ˈva-mə-ˌsōl\
Definition of LEVAMISOLE
: an anthelmintic drug C11H12N2S administered in the form of its hydrochloride that also possesses immunomodulatory properties and is used especially in the treatment of colon cancer
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Origin of LEVAMISOLE
perhaps from lev- + -amisole (alteration of imidazole)
Medical Dictionary
levamisole
noun le·vam·i·sole \lə-ˈvam-ə-ˌsōl\
Medical Definition of LEVAMISOLE
: an anthelmintic drug administered in the form of its hydrochloride C11H12N2S·HCl that also possesses immunostimulant properties and is used especially in the treatment of colon cancer
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