HyperDic: macrodantin

English > 1 sense of the word Macrodantin:
NOUNartifactMacrodantin, nitrofurantoinderivative of nitrofuran used as an antibacterial medicine (trade name Macrodantin) effective against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
Macrodantin > pronunciation
Soundsmae.krowdae'ntihn
RhymesAdrenalin ... zeppelin / Zeppelin: 223 rhymes with ihn...
English > Macrodantin: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningDerivative of nitrofuran used as an antibacterial medicine (trade name Macrodantin) effective against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria; used to treat infections of the urinary tract.
Synonymnitrofurantoin
Broaderantibacterial, antibacterial drug, bactericideAny drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth
SubstancesnitrofuranDerivative of furan used to inhibit bacterial growth
Usage oftrade namea name given to a product or service

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