allopurinol
al·lo·pu·ri·nol
noun \ˌa-lō-ˈpyu̇r-ə-ˌnȯl, -ˌnōl\Definition of ALLOPURINOL
: a drug C5H4N4O used to promote excretion of uric acid
Origin of ALLOPURINOL
all- + purine + 1-ol
First Known Use: 1964
al·lo·pu·ri·nol
noun \ˌal-ō-ˈpyu̇r-ə-ˌnȯl, -ˌnōl\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of ALLOPURINOL
: a drug C3H4N4O used to promote excretion of uric acid especially in the treatment of gout
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