Meaning Of The Word Thiouracil

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thiouracil in American English
a white, crystalline, bitter-tasting powder, C4H4N2OS, used to reduce thyroid activity, and in treating angina pectoris
noun: a white, slightly water-soluble, bitter, crystalline powder C4H4N2OS, used chiefly in treating hyperthyroidism by reducing the activity of the thyroid gland

thiouracil in British English
noun: a white crystalline water-insoluble substance with an intensely bitter taste, used in medicine to treat hyperthyroidism; 2-thio-4-oxypyrimidine. Formula: C4 H4N2 OS

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