English Explanatory Dictionary

nystatin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An antifungal drug that is derived from a soil actinomycete (Streptomyces noursei) used especially against Candida.

Pronunciation

/ˈnʌɪ.stət.ɪn/ /ˈnɪ.stət.ɪn/ /naɪˈstæt.n̩/

Word forms

nystatin nystatins

Etymology

From N(ew) Y(ork) State + -in.

Derived words

nystatinolide
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