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