phenylbutazone


phen·yl·bu·ta·zone

noun \ˌfe-nəl-ˈbyü-tə-ˌzōn\

Definition of PHENYLBUTAZONE

: a drug C19H20N2O2 that is used for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties especially in the treatment of arthritis, gout, and bursitis

Origin of PHENYLBUTAZONE

phenyl + butyric acid + pyrazalone (C3H4N2O)
First Known Use: 1952

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