methylthiouracil
A thioamide, closely related to propylthiouracil, used as an antithyroid preparationA thioamide, closely related to propylthiouracil, used as an antithyroid preparation.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A thioamide, closely related to propylthiouracil, used as an antithyroid preparation.
Origin
From methyl + -thiouracil (“uracil derivative”).From methyl + -thiouracil (“uracil derivative”).
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