penicillamine
A crystalline, sulfur-containing amino acid produced by the hydrolysis of penicillins,…A crystalline, sulfur-containing amino acid produced by the hydrolysis of penicillins, used pharmacologically as a chelating agent to remove heavy metals such as copper from the body, and as an anti-inflammatory agent, especially for rheumatoid arthritis; 2-amino-3-methyl-3-mercaptobutanoic acid, (CH₃)₂C(SH)CH(NH₂)COOH.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A crystalline, sulfur-containing amino acid produced by the hydrolysis of penicillins, used pharmacologically as a chelating agent to remove heavy metals such as copper from the body, and as an anti-inflammatory agent, especially for rheumatoid arthritis; 2-amino-3-methyl-3-mercaptobutanoic acid, (CH₃)₂C(SH)CH(NH₂)COOH.
- a drug (trade name Cuprimine) used to treat heavy metal poisoning and Wilson's disease and severe arthritis
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Blend of penicillin + amine.Blend of penicillin + amine.
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Forms
plural: penicillamines| Singular | penicillamine |
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- a drug (trade name Cuprimine) used to treat heavy metal poisoning and Wilson's disease and severe arthritis:Cuprimine
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable