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auranofin

[aw-ran-uh-fin]
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noun Pharmacology.
  1. a gold-containing compound, C20H34AuO9PS, used orally in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
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Origin of auranofin

coinage apparently based on aurum; following syllables unexplained
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auranofin in Medicine

auranofin

(ô-răn′ə-fĭn)
n.
  1. A compound of radiogold colloid used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
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