nitrofuran

nitrofuran definition - medical

ni·tro·fu·ran (nīˌtrō-fyo͝orˈănˌ, -fyo͝o-rănˈ)

noun
Any of several drugs derived from furan that are used to inhibit bacterial growth.

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