griseofulvin

gris·e·o·ful·vin

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [griz-ee-oh-foo l-vin, -fuhl-, gris-]
- /ˌgrɪz i oʊˈfʊl vɪn, -ˈfʌl-, ˌgrɪs-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [griz-ee-oh-foo l-vin, -fuhl-, gris-]
- /ˌgrɪz i oʊˈfʊl vɪn, -ˈfʌl-, ˌgrɪs-/

Definitions of griseofulvin word

noun griseofulvin an antibiotic, C 17 H 17 ClO 6 , obtained from a species of Penicillium, used in the treatment of ringworm and other fungous infections of the skin. 1
noun griseofulvin An antibiotic used against fungal infections of the hair and skin. 1
noun griseofulvin an antibiotic used to treat fungal infections 0
noun griseofulvin an oral antibiotic, C17H17ClO6, taken to treat serious fungal infections of the skin, nails, etc. 0

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Origin of griseofulvin

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

1935-40; < New Latin griseofulv(um) epithet of a species of Penicillium (equivalent to Medieval Latin grīse(us) griseous + New Latin -o- -o- + Latin fulvum, neuter of fulvus tawny, yellow-brown) + -in2

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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