febuxostat
/fəˈbʌk.səˌstæt/
构词拆解
- -stat
- Used to form nouns naming scientific instruments that act to render the prefixed element stationary or static in some respect. · (pharmacology) Used to form names of enzyme inhibitors.
词源说明
From phe(nyl) + (iso)bu(tyl) + x(anthine) o(xidase) + -stat (“enzyme inhibitor”).
释义
名词noun
- 1(pharmacology) A urate-lowering drug (trademark Uloric), an inhibitor of xanthine oxidase that is indicated for use in the treatment of hyperuricemia and chronic gout.