propylthiouracil

propylthiouracil definition - medical

pro·pyl·thi·o·u·ra·cil (prōˌpəl-thīˌō-yo͝orˈə-sĭlˌ)

noun
Abbr. PTU An agent that inhibits the synthesis of thyroid hormones and is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.

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