arsphenamine

[ ahrs-fen-uh-meen, -min ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. a yellow, crystalline powder, C 12 H 12 N 2 O 2 As 2 ⋅2HCl⋅2H 2 O, formerly used to treat diseases caused by spirochete organisms, especially syphilis and trench mouth: first known as “606.”

arsphenamine

/ -ˌmiːn; ɑːsˈfɛnəmɪn /

noun

1. a drug containing arsenic, formerly used in the treatment of syphilis and related infections

Word History and Origins

Origin of arsphenamine¹

First recorded in 1915–20; ars(enic) + phen(yl) + amine

Example Sentences

During the past few years some French physicians have reported favorably on the intrarectal administration of arsphenamine.

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