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Penicillamine

Description:

Penicillamine is a compound used in medicine as a chelating agent to treat various conditions, particularly rheumatoid arthritis and Wilson's disease. It helps remove excess copper and other heavy metals from the body. Penicillamine is also known for its role as a precursor in the synthesis of penicillin.

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Noun:

Sense 1:

A medication used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and Wilson's disease, by binding to and eliminating excess copper and other heavy metals from the body.

Example: The doctor prescribed penicillamine to manage her rheumatoid arthritis.

Sense 2:

A compound that serves as a precursor in the production of penicillin, an antibiotic.

Example: Researchers utilized penicillamine during the synthesis of penicillin.

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