griseofulvin

griseofulvin definition - medical

gris·e·o·ful·vin (grĭzˈē-ə-fŭlˌvĭn)

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

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