Advertisement
Advertisement
griseofulvin
[ griz-ee-oh-fool-vin, -fuhl-, gris- ]
noun
, Pharmacology.
- an antifungal medication, produced from the fungus Penicillium griseofulvin and taken orally to treat ringworm and other fungal infections of the skin.
griseofulvin
/ ˌɡrɪzɪəʊˈfʊlvɪn /
noun
- an antibiotic used to treat fungal infections
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of griseofulvin1
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of griseofulvin1
C20: from New Latin, from Penicillium griseofulvum dierckx (fungus from which it was isolated), from Medieval Latin griseus grey + Latin fulvus reddish yellow
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[fur-kin ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse