NOUN | artifact | nitrofurantoin, Macrodantin | derivative of nitrofuran used as an antibacterial medicine (trade name Macrodantin) effective against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria |
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Meaning | Derivative 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. | |
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Synonym | Macrodantin | |
Broader | antibacterial, antibacterial drug, bactericide | Any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth |
Substances | nitrofuran | Derivative of furan used to inhibit bacterial growth |
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