nitrofurantoin

English

Etymology

Blend of nitrofuran +‎ hydantoin.

Pronunciation

Noun

nitrofurantoin (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A synthetic nitrofuran drug, 1-(5-nitro-2-furfurylideneamino)hydantoin, that is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent used in the treatment on urinary tract infections such as cystitis.

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