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dapsone.

A bacteriostatic antimicrobial agent 4-[(4-aminobenzene)sulfonyl]aniline (C₁₂H₁₂N₂O₂S) used in the treatment of leprosy and a chronic form of dermatitis.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

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noun/ˈdap.səʊn/Received-Pronunciation/ˈdæpˌsoʊn/General-American
  1. A bacteriostatic antimicrobial agent 4-[(4-aminobenzene)sulfonyl]aniline (C₁₂H₁₂N₂O₂S) used in the treatment of leprosy and a chronic form of dermatitis.

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Contraction of diaminophenylsulfone.

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