chrysotherapy

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chrys·o·ther·a·py

 (krĭs′ō-thĕr′ə-pē)
n.
The treatment of certain diseases, especially rheumatoid arthritis, with gold compounds.
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Noun1.chrysotherapy - the use of chemicals containing gold for treating diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis)
chemotherapy - the use of chemical agents to treat or control disease (or mental illness)
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A rare toxic manifestation of chrysotherapy. Cleve Clin J Med.
Drug-induced myopathies
"Chrysotherapy, suppression of immunoglobulin synthesis." Arthritis Rheum, 1978; 21:785-791.
Clinical applications of gold and silver nanocolloids
It is administered as either an oral form (auranofin) or as an injectable (chrysotherapy).
Management of rheumatoid arthritis: a primary care perspective
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