thiouracil

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Synonyms: 2-thiouracil, 4-thiouracil, thiouracils

Antonyms: 2-thiouracil, 4-thiouracil, thiouracils

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic compound}} Any of a class of [[heterocycle]]s based on ''2-thioxo-1H-pyrimidin-4-one''; the parent compound interferes with the synthesis of [[thyroxine]] and is used in the treatment of [[hyperthyroidism]]

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