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Meaning of penicillamine in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌpɛnɪˈsɪləmiːn/

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  1. Noun

    penicillamine

    Etymology

    1940s; earliest use found in Edward Penley Abraham (1913–1999), biochemist. From penicill- + amine

    Definitions

    1. a drug (trade name Cuprimine) used to treat heavy metal poisoning and Wilson's disease and severe arthritis

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