Definition

A medication used to treat gout by helping the body remove uric acid and increasing the levels of certain drugs in the blood.

Example

The doctor prescribed probenecid to help manage my gout symptoms.

Conversation

Have you heard about probenecid?

Yeah, isn’t it used for treating gout?

Exactly! It helps increase the excretion of urates.

That sounds really helpful for those who suffer from it.

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Root Explanation

Probenecid is derived from the prefix "pro-" (meaning for or in favor of) and the root "benecid" which comes from the Latin "benedicere" (meaning to speak well of or to bless). The word refers to a substance that is used to promote the excretion of uric acid, thus favoring the treatment of gout.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pro-' meaning in favor of something, and 'benedicere' meaning to speak well of — probenecid is a medication that helps promote the excretion of uric acid, thus favoring health.

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