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Noun: thiouracil  ,thI-ow'yûr-u,sil
  1. Depresses the function of the thyroid gland
    "Thiouracil was used to treat hyperthyroidism before newer medications were developed"

Derived forms: thiouracils

Type of: organic compound

Encyclopedia: Thiouracil