English Explanatory Dictionary

thiamazole

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An imidazole derivative that interferes with the synthesis of thyroid hormone and is given orally in the treatment of hyperthyroidism; 1-methylimidazole-2-thiol, C₃H₂N₂(CH₃)(SH).

Pronunciation

/θʌɪˈam.ə.zəʊl/ /θaɪˈæm.əˌzoʊl/

Word forms

thiamazole methimazole

Etymology

From thia- + (i)m(id)azole.

Related words

carbimazole
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