cinchophen

noun

cin·​cho·​phen -ˌfen, -fən How to pronounce cinchophen (audio)
: a bitter white crystalline compound C16H11NO2 made synthetically that is used for treating gout and rheumatism but is damaging to the liver

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“Cinchophen.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cinchophen. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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