allopurinol en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌæl.ə(ʊ)ˈpjʊə.ɹɪn.ɒl/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌæl.oʊˈpjʊɹ.əˌnɔl/ (General-American)
Etymology
From allo- (“other”) + purine + -ol.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A synthetic drug which inhibits uric acid formation, used to treat gout and related conditions.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| allopurinols | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
pt alopurinol (drug) · fr allopurinol (drug) · fi allopurinoli (drug)