auranofin

[ aw-ran-uh-fin ]
/ ɔˈræn əˌfɪn /

noun Pharmacology.

a gold-containing compound, C20H34AuO9PS, used orally in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Origin of auranofin

coinage apparently based on aurum; following syllables unexplained

Medical definitions for auranofin

auranofin
[ ô-rănə-fĭn ]

n.

A compound of radiogold colloid used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.