thiouracil

(-yo̵orə sil)

noun

a white, crystalline, bitter-tasting powder, CHNOS, used to reduce thyroid activity, and in treating angina pectoris

Origin: thio- + uracil

See thiouracil in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A white crystalline compound, C4H4N2OS, that interferes with the synthesis of thyroxine, used to reduce the action of the thyroid gland, especially in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.

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