cinchophen

noun

cin·cho·phen | \ -ˌfen, -fən

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Medical Definition of cinchophen

: 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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