English Explanatory Dictionary

penicillamine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Pronunciation

/ˌpɛn.ɪˈsɪl.ə.miːn/

Word forms

penicillamine penicillamines

Etymology

Blend of penicillin + amine.

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