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Definition of Aurothioglucose

1. Noun. (organic compound) A compound, chemical formula AuSC₆H₁₁O₅, used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. ¹

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Medical Definition of Aurothioglucose

1. (1-thio-d-glucopyranosato)gold. A thioglucose derivative used as an antirheumatic and experimentally to produce obesity in animals. Pharmacological action: antirheumatic agents, gold. Chemical name: Gold, (1-thio-D-glucopyranosato-O2,S1)- (12 Dec 1998)

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