nitrofurantoin
Meanings
noun
- A synthetic nitrofuran drug, 1-(5-nitro-2-furfurylideneamino)hydantoin, that is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent used in the treatment on urinary tract infections such as cystitis.
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Blend of nitrofuran + hydantoin.
Derived words
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