griseofulvin
IPA: grˈɪsiɑfˈʊɫvɪn
noun
- (pharmacology) An antifungal drug C₁₇H₁₇ClO₆ obtained from the mold Penicillium griseofulvum, used in humans and animals against fungal infections of the hair and skin.
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Examples of "griseofulvin" in Sentences
- Griseofulvin, an oral anti fungal drug.
- Griseofulvin does not interfere with cell division in healthy cells.
- Another classic or conventional antifungal antibiotic is griseofulvin.
- Persians are more prone to side effects of ringworm drug Griseofulvin.
- Griseofulvin is usually not as effective as terbinafine or itraconizole.
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