auranofin
[aw-ran-uh-fin]
- 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
(ô-răn′ə-fĭn)- A compound of radiogold colloid used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
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