thiamazole

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Etymology

From thia- +‎ (i)m(id)azole.

Pronunciation

Noun

thiamazole (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) An imidazole derivative that interferes with the synthesis of thyroid hormone and is given orally in the treatment of hyperthyroidism; 1-methylimidazole-2-thiol, C3H2N2(CH3)(SH).

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