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/sul'feuh sal"euh zeen'/, n. Pharm.a substance, C18H14N4O5S, used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis.[1960-65; SULFA(NILAMIDE) + SAL(ICYLIC ACID) + AZINE]
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sulfasalazine
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