griseofulvin

noun

gris·​eo·​ful·​vin ˌgri-zē-ō-ˈfu̇l-vən How to pronounce griseofulvin (audio)
ˌgri-sē-,
-ˈfəl- How to pronounce griseofulvin (audio)
: an antibiotic C17H17ClO6 used systematically in treating superficial fungal infections

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Research has found that the antibiotic rifampin, which is used to treat tuberculosis, and griseofulvin, a drug used to treat fungal infections, may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control pills. Korin Miller, SELF, 27 July 2017

Word History

Etymology

New Latin griseofulvum, specific epithet of Penicillium griseofulvum, mold from which it is obtained

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of griseofulvin was in 1939

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“Griseofulvin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/griseofulvin. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

griseofulvin

noun
gris·​eo·​ful·​vin ˌgriz-ē-ō-ˈfu̇l-vən How to pronounce griseofulvin (audio) ˌgris- How to pronounce griseofulvin (audio)
-ˈfəl-
: a fungistatic antibiotic C17H17ClO6 used systemically in treating superficial infections by fungi especially of the genera Epidermophyton, Microsporum, and Trichophyton

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