allopurinol
|al-lo-pu-ri-nol|
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/ˌæloʊˈpjʊrɪˌnɔl/
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/ˌæləʊˈpjʊərɪnɒl/
uric acid reduction
Etymology
'allopurinol' originates from the combination of 'allo-' meaning 'other' and 'purine,' a type of chemical compound, with the suffix '-ol' indicating an alcohol group.
'Allopurinol' was developed in the 20th century as a synthetic compound to treat hyperuricemia.
Initially, it was developed to treat high uric acid levels, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medication used to decrease high blood uric acid levels. It is specifically used to prevent gout, prevent specific types of kidney stones, and for the high uric acid levels that can occur with chemotherapy.
The doctor prescribed allopurinol to manage his gout.
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Last updated: 2025/06/29 01:21