itraconazole
English
Etymology
Probably from itra- (“alteration of tria(zole)”) + -conazole (“miconazole derivative”).
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌɪ.tɹəˈkɑn.əˌzoʊl/
Noun
itraconazole (uncountable)
- (pharmacology) A particular triazole antifungal agent (trademark Sporanox) that may be given orally or intravenously especially to treat blastomycosis and histoplasmosis.
Derived terms
References
- “itraconazole”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.