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Meaning of penicillamine | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˌpɛn.ɪˈsɪl.ə.miːn

Definitions

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.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Español penicilamina
Suomi penisillamiini
Italiano penicillamina

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

penicillanic acid penicillic acid Penicillin penicillin G penicillin G benzathine penicillin O

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