nitrofuran
[ nī′trō-fyur′ăn′, -fyu-răn′ ]
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n.
Any of several drugs derived from furan that are used to inhibit bacterial growth.
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nitrofuran
[ nī′trō-fyur′ăn′ ]
Any of several drugs derived from furan that are used to inhibit bacterial growth.
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