methimazole

methimazole

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me·thi·ma·zole me-'thī-mə-.zōl, mə- n a drug C4H6N2S used to inhibit activity of the thyroid gland

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meth·im·a·zole (meth-imґə-zōl) [USP] a thyroid inhibitor, used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism, administered orally. Called also thiamazole.

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