English Explanatory Dictionary

dapsone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈdap.səʊn/ /ˈdæpˌsoʊn/

Word forms

dapsone dapsones

Etymology

Contraction of diaminophenylsulfone.

Derived words

acedapsone amidapsone
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