levamisole

noun

le·vam·i·sole | \ lə-ˈva-mə-ˌsōl

Definition of levamisole

: an anthelmintic drug C₁₁H₁₂N₂S administered in the form of its hydrochloride that also possesses immunomodulatory properties and has been used especially in the treatment of colon cancer but is now withdrawn from use because of its link to serious blood disorders

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Recent Examples on the Web News broke in early March that Art Collector was one of three horses trained by Sharp to test positive for levamisole, a deworming agent, and the horse was stripped of his victory and purse money from the Nov. 30 victory. — Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, "Kentucky Derby horses: Art Collector enters as 'Louisville's horse'," 23 Aug. 2020 News broke in early March that Art Collector was one of three horses trained by Sharp to test positive for levamisole, a deworming agent, and the horse was stripped of his victory and purse money from a Nov. 30 victory at Churchill Downs. — Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, "For Louisville native Drury, Kentucky Derby hopeful Art Collector 'chance of a lifetime'," 7 Aug. 2020 News broke in early March that Art Collector was one of three horses to test positive for levamisole, a deworming agent, and the horse was stripped of his victory and purse money from the Nov. 30 victory. — Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, "Art Collector wins Blue Grass, gives longtime trainer Drury first shot at Kentucky Derby," 12 July 2020

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levamisole

noun

le·vam·i·sole | \ lə-ˈvam-ə-ˌsōl

Medical Definition of levamisole

: an anthelmintic drug administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₁H₁₂N₂S·HCl that also possesses immunomodulatory properties and has been used especially in the treatment of colon cancer but is now withdrawn from use because of its link to serious blood disorders

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