ARSPHENAMINE
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Arsphenamine.
Arsphenamine - as a noun
A phenolic amine derivative of arsenic that was used to treat syphilis (under the trade name of salvarsan).
Example: "2001: the 606th compound was one that contained arsenic and was called arsphenamine. — leslie iversen, drugs: a very short introduction (oxford 2001, p. 9)"
Example Sentences
"The discovery of arsphenamine revolutionized the treatment of syphilis in the early 20th century."
"The use of arsphenamine as a treatment for syphilis declined with the advent of antibiotics."
"The effectiveness of arsphenamine in treating syphilis was a major medical breakthrough."
"Some patients experienced adverse reactions to arsphenamine."
"Doctors had to carefully administer arsphenamine due to its toxic properties."
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Is ARSPHENAMINE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, arsphenamine is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ARSPHENAMINE has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is ARSPHENAMINE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, arsphenamine is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordARSPHENAMINE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is ARSPHENAMINE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, arsphenamine is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordARSPHENAMINE has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
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