penicillamine

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/ˌpɛn.ɪˈsɪl.ə.miːn/

Definition of penicillamine

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noun

(countable, uncountable)A crystalline, sulfur-containing amino acid produced by the hydrolysis of penicillins, used pharmacologically as a chelating agent to remove heavy metals such as copper from the body, and as an anti-inflammatory agent, especially for rheumatoid arthritis; 2-amino-3-methyl-3-mercaptobutanoic acid, (CH₃)₂C(SH)CH(NH₂)COOH.

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Blend of penicillin + amine.

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