Sulfathiourea

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Sulfathiourea

Sulfathiourea (pronunciation: sul-fa-thi-o-u-rea) is a chemical compound used in various medical and scientific applications.

Etymology

The term "Sulfathiourea" is derived from its chemical composition, which includes sulfur, nitrogen, carbon, and hydrogen. The "sulfa" part of the name refers to the sulfur component, while "thiourea" refers to the combination of nitrogen, carbon, and hydrogen.

Definition

Sulfathiourea is a type of thiourea derivative that contains a sulfur atom. It is often used in the field of medicine and biochemistry for its various properties.

Usage

In medicine, Sulfathiourea is used as a pharmaceutical agent due to its ability to inhibit certain enzymes. It is also used in the field of biochemistry for research purposes.

Related Terms

  • Thiourea: A compound of nitrogen, sulfur, carbon, and hydrogen, which is similar to urea but contains sulfur instead of oxygen.
  • Enzyme Inhibitor: A substance that reduces the activity of an enzyme.
  • Pharmaceutical: A medicinal drug used in health care.
  • Biochemistry: The branch of science concerned with the chemical and physicochemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms.

See Also

  • Sulfonamide: A group of compounds containing the radical SO2NH2, derived from sulfuric acid.
  • Urea: A colorless, crystalline compound that is the main nitrogenous breakdown product of protein metabolism in mammals and is excreted in urine.

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