pegloticase

English

Etymology

Probably from peg- +‎ -lot- (of unknown origin) +‎ -icase (“uricase”).

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /pəˈɡlɑt.əˌkeɪs/

Noun

pegloticase (uncountable)

1. (pharmacology) A recombinant porcine-like uricase used as a drug to treat severe gout.
   • 2009 June 17, Andrew Pollack, “F.D.A. Panel Recommends Approval of a Gout Drug”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

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