Definition

A chemical compound that was used as a medicine to reduce pain and inflammation, particularly for conditions like arthritis and gout.

Example

The doctor prescribed phenylbutazone to help manage the patient's arthritis pain.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of phenylbutazone?

Yeah, I think it was used for treating arthritis, right?

Exactly! It's known for its anti-inflammatory properties.

I wonder if it's still used today for pain relief.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Phenylbutazone is formed from "phenyl" (from Greek "phaino", meaning to show or appear) and "butazone" (from "butyric" referring to butyric acid, and "zone" meaning a region or area). The word refers to a compound that shows properties related to butyric acid in a specific area of chemistry.

Memory Tip

Think of 'phenyl' as something that 'shows' a specific chemical property, and 'butazone' relates to a region of chemistry involving butyric acid.

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