phenylbutazone: Meaning and Definition of

phen•yl•bu•ta•zone

Pronunciation: (fen"l-by'tu-zōn", fēn"-), [key]
— n. Pharm.
  1. a potent substance, CHNO, used to reduce pain and inflammation in rheumatic diseases and gout, and used in veterinary medicine for musculoskeletal disorders.
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