English Explanatory Dictionary

pegloticase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A recombinant porcine-like uricase used as a drug to treat severe gout.

Pronunciation

/pəˈɡlɑt.əˌkeɪs/

Word forms

pegloticase

Etymology

Probably from peg- + -lot- (of unknown origin) + -icase (“uricase”).

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