English Explanatory Dictionary

ethionamide

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An antibiotic prodrug C₈H₁₀N₂S effective only against mycobacteria and used in the treatment of tuberculosis and leprosy.

Pronunciation

/ˌɛθ.iˈɒn.ə.mʌɪd/ /ˌɛθ.ʌɪˈɒn.ə.mʌɪd/ /ˌɛθ.iˈɑn.əˌmaɪd/ /ˌɛθ.aɪˈɑn.əˌmaɪd/

Word forms

ethionamide ethionamides

Etymology

Blend of eth- + thionamide.

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