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phenylbutazone Definition

phenyl·bu·ta·zone (-byo̵̅o̅t′ə zōn′)

noun

a white powder, CHNO, used as an analgesic, as for the relief of rheumatoid arthritis

Etymology: phenyl + but(yric) + az(al)one

phenylbutazone Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • anti-inflammatory: The antibiotic, chloramphenicol and the anti-inflammatory, phenylbutazone are two examples.