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 is used especially in the treatment of colon cancer

Origin and Etymology of levamisole

perhaps from lev- + -amisole (alteration of imidazole)

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First Known Use: 1969

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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 immunostimulant properties and is used especially in the treatment of colon cancer