Meaning Of The Word Allopurinol

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What's The Definition Of Allopurinol?

allopurinol in American English
a white, powdery drug that is an isomer of hypoxanthine and inhibits the production of uric acid: used to treat gout
noun: a substance, C5H4N4O, used primarily in the treatment of chronic gout to decrease the synthesis of uric acid

allopurinol in British English
noun: a synthetic drug that reduces blood concentrations of uric acid and is administered orally in the treatment of gout. Formula: C5 H4N4 O

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