THALIDOMIDE


Meaning of THALIDOMIDE in English

thəˈlidəˌmīd, -_mə̇d noun

( -s )

Etymology: ph thal im ide + -o- + i mide

: a sedative and hypnotic drug C 13 H 10 N 2 O 4 that has been the cause of malformation in infants born to mothers using it during pregnancy

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