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Allopurinol

Synonym(s)

  • 1,5-Dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pryimidin-4-one
  • Sigapurol

Definition(s)

A drug that lowers high levels of uric acid (a byproduct of metabolism) in the blood caused by some cancer treatments.

Definition from:  National Cancer Institute dictionaryThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference.

 
Published: January 23, 2009