ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pegloticase

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /pəˈɡlɑt.əˌkeɪs/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Pegloticase is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A recombinant porcine-like uricase used as a drug to treat severe gout.

Meaning

(pharmacology) A recombinant porcine-like uricase used as a drug to treat severe gout.

Example Sentences

Krystexxa, also known as pegloticase, is a form of the enzyme uricase, which breaks down uric acid.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sulglicotide, glucarpidase, eliglustat, miglustat, pegsunercept, antihyperuricemic.

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