thiouracil

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thi·o·u·ra·cil

(thī′ō-yo͝or′ə-sĭl′)

A white crystalline compound, C₄H₄N₂OS, that interferes with the synthesis of thyroxine, used to reduce the action of the thyroid gland, especially in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.

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thiouracil

(ˌθaɪəʊˈjʊərəsɪl)

(Pharmacology) a white crystalline water-insoluble substance with an intensely bitter taste, used in medicine to treat hyperthyroidism; 2-thio-4-oxypyrimidine. Formula: C4H4N2OS

[from thio- + uracil (uro-¹ + ac(etic) + -il -ile)]

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thiouracil - depresses the function of the thyroid gland

organic compound - any compound of carbon and another element or a radical

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