# thiamazole

> English word · Noun · IPA /θʌɪˈam.ə.zəʊl/

## Definitions
1. An imidazole derivative that interferes with the synthesis of thyroid hormone and is given orally in the treatment of hyperthyroidism; 1-methylimidazole-2-thiol, C₃H₂N₂(CH₃)(SH).

## Etymology
From thia- + (i)m(id)azole.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/thiamazole