nitrofuran

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(-fyo̵or′an′, -fyo̵̅o̅ ran′)

noun

a furan derivative, CHO·NO, used to treat bacterial infections

Origin: nitro- + furan

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

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