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griseofulvin

(gris′ē ō fo̵ol′vin, griz′-)

noun

an oral antibiotic, CHClO, taken to treat serious fungal infections of the skin, nails, etc.

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noun

An antibiotic, C₁₇H₁₇ClO₆, administered orally for the treatment of ringworm and other fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails.

Origin:

Origin: From New Latin (Pēnīcillium) grīseofulvum, species of penicillium (Medieval Latin grīseus, griseous; see griseous + Latin fulvum, neuter of fulvus, tawny; see ghel-² in Indo-European roots)

Origin: + -in

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