phenylbutazone

noun

phen·​yl·​bu·​ta·​zone ˌfe-nᵊl-ˈbyü-tə-ˌzōn 

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

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Warrior’s Charge’s phenylbutazone positive was also Cox’s second class C violation in a 365-day span, but this time the stewards were not as lenient. —Jon Hale, The Courier-Journal, 17 May 2022

His last previous case was another phenylbutazone positive at Churchill Downs in October 2020. —Jon Hale, The Courier-Journal, 17 May 2022

But after the discovery of phenylbutazone in a post-race urinalysis of Dancer’s Image, Forward Pass was declared the winner. —Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 16 July 2021

In 1968, Dancer’s Image was disqualified for having phenylbutazone, an anti-inflammatory, in his system. —John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2021

The Derby’s previous drug disqualification took place in 1968, when Dancer’s Image finished first but tested positive for phenylbutazone. —Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal, 11 May 2021

Not until 1974 did the Kentucky commission drop its ban on phenylbutazone. —Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal, 11 May 2021

In 1968, Dancer’s Image was disqualified when phenylbutazone, known as bute, was found in his system. —John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2021

The horse had tested positive for an above-legal level of phenylbutazone, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, or NSAID, used to treat pain and inflammation. —Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2019

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Word History

Etymology

phenyl + butyric acid + pyrazalone (C₃H₄N₂O)

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

phenylbutazone

noun

phen·​yl·​bu·​ta·​zone ˌfen-ᵊl-ˈbyüt-ə-ˌzōn 

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