pegloticase

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

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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.