English Explanatory Dictionary

griseofulvin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An antifungal drug C₁₇H₁₇ClO₆ obtained from the mold Penicillium griseofulvum, used in humans and animals against fungal infections of the hair and skin.

Pronunciation

/ˌɡɹɪz.i.ə(ʊ)ˈfʊl.vɪn/ /ˌɡɹɪz.i.oʊˈfʊl.vɪn/

Word forms

griseofulvin

Etymology

From Latin griseofulvum + -in.

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