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probenecid

pro·be·ne·cid

UK/pɹəʊˈbɛn.ɪs.ɪd/ US/pɹoʊˈbɛn.əs.ɪd/ uncommon

noun

1.

drug that reduces the level of uric acid in the blood; used to treat gout

Origin

From (di)pro(pyl) + ben(zoic a)cid.

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