Meaning | An antifungal and antibiotic (trade names Mycostatin and Nystan) discovered in New York State; derived from soil fungi actinomycetes. |
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Synonyms | nystatin, Nystan |
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Broader | antibiotic, antibiotic drug | A chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that can kill microorganisms and cure bacterial infections |
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antifungal, antifungal agent, fungicide, antimycotic, antimycotic agent | Any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi |
Usage of | trade name | a name given to a product or service |
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Spanish | nistatina |
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Catalan | nistatina |
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