dimercaprol
/ˌdaɪmərˈkæprɒl/
noun
- A medication used to treat poisoning by heavy metals such as arsenic, mercury, gold, and lead. It works by binding to the metal in the body so it can be removed.
- Researchers studied the effectiveness of dimercaprol for treating lead poisoning in children.
- The doctor administered dimercaprol to the patient who had been exposed to arsenic.
- Dimercaprol is often given as an injection in cases of heavy metal poisoning.