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amphotericin

/ˌæm.fəˈter.ɪ.sɪn/

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noun

/ˌæm.fəˈter.ɪ.sɪn/C2formalmedical
  • ruАнтибиотик и противогрибковое средство, используемое для лечения серьезных системных грибковых инфекций.

An antibiotic and antifungal agent used to treat serious systemic fungal infections.

uncountable

  1. Antifungal medicationC2formalmedical

    A polyene antifungal antibiotic used to treat serious systemic fungal infections.

    ruПротивогрибковое средство

    • The patient was treated with amphotericin for a severe fungal infection.
    • Amphotericin is often reserved for life-threatening mycoses.
    • Doctors monitor kidney function closely when administering amphotericin.
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