Meaning of allopurinol in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌæləˈpjərɪnɔl/

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  1. Noun

    allopurinol

    Etymology

    1960s: from allo-‘other’+ purine+ -ol

    Definitions

    1. a drug (trade name Zyloprim) used to treat gout and other conditions in which there is an excessive buildup of uric acid

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