English Explanatory Dictionary

probenecid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A synthetic sulfur-containing compound which promotes increased excretion of uric acid and is used to treat gout.

Pronunciation

/pɹəʊˈbɛn.ɪs.ɪd/ /pɹoʊˈbɛn.əs.ɪd/

Word forms

probenecid probenecids

Etymology

From (di)pro(pyl) + ben(zoic a)cid.

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