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griseofulvin

/ˌɡrɪziəʊˈfʊlvɪn/

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noun

/ˌɡrɪziəʊˈfʊlvɪn/C1formalmedical
  • ruФунгицидный антибиотик, продуцируемый плесневыми грибами рода Penicillium, используемый для лечения некоторых грибковых инфекций.

A fungicidal antibiotic produced by molds of the genus Penicillium, used to treat certain fungal infections.

  1. A type of antifungal medicationC2formalmedical

    An antibiotic derived from Penicillium molds, used to treat fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails.

    ruПротивогрибковый препарат

    • The doctor prescribed griseofulvin for the patient's persistent ringworm infection.
    • Griseofulvin works by inhibiting fungal cell division.
    • He took griseofulvin tablets for several weeks to clear the nail fungus.
    • Researchers studied the effectiveness of griseofulvin against various dermatophytes.

    Synonymsfulvicin

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