sulfoxide

noun

sulf·​ox·​ide ˌsəl-ˈfäk-ˌsīd How to pronounce sulfoxide (audio)
: any of a class of organic compounds characterized by an SO group with its sulfur atom having two bonds with carbon

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Dimethyl sulfoxide given through the vein may cause the same symptoms, as well as weakness, confusion, and agitation. Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 22 Sep. 2024 Dimethyl sulfoxide is used outside of healthcare and can be found in many types of products. Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 22 Sep. 2024 Dimethyl sulfoxide infused in the vein has also been shown to cause dilation of the blood vessels, hypotension (low blood pressure), and chest pain. Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 22 Sep. 2024

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First Known Use

circa 1894, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sulfoxide was circa 1894

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“Sulfoxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sulfoxide. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

sulfoxide

noun
sulf·​ox·​ide
variants or chiefly British sulphoxide
: any of a class of organic compounds characterized by a sulfinyl group with its sulfur atom having two bonds with carbon

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