Meaning of ALLOPURINOL

WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  a drug (trade name Zyloprim) used to treat gout and other conditions in which there is an excessive buildup of uric acid
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	Synonyms:		Zyloprim
	See Also:		medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		A drug that lowers high levels of uric acid (a byproduct of metabolism) in the blood caused by some cancer treatments
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Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		An organic molecule used to treat gout and certain blood disorders by preventing excessive amounts of uric acid from building up in the blood. Formula: C5H4N4O. It is a derivative of the purine base hypoxanthine, and inhibits the enzyme xanthine oxidase.
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