What does xanthine mean?
noun
A white crystalline powder, C5H4N4O2, used in medicine as a diuretic and in the manufacture of caffeine and theobromine. A purine base found in the body, especially in the urine.
Example
"The doctor prescribed a xanthine-based medication to help the patient with their kidney stones."
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