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词汇 griseofulvin
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Definition of griseofulvin in English:

griseofulvin

noun ˌɡrɪzɪə(ʊ)ˈfʊlvɪnˌɡrizēōˈfo͝olvən
mass nounMedicine
  • An antibiotic used against fungal infections of the hair and skin.

    〔医〕灰黄霉素

    This antibiotic is obtained from the mould Penicillium griseofulvum

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The professor said that the antifungal drug, griseofulvin, has been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells in his laboratory.
    • While oral griseofulvin was sometimes used, it was irregularly absorbed, and prolonged therapy of up to 24 months was sometimes required.
    • Among the systemic antifungal agents available, griseofulvin, terbinafine and itraconazole are effective.
    • The most commonly used drug is called griseofulvin, and you usually have to take it for up to 10 weeks.
    • The only licensed treatment is oral griseofulvin.

Origin

1930s: from the modern Latin binomial, from medieval Latin griseus 'greyish' + Latin fulvus 'reddish yellow'.

Definition of griseofulvin in US English:

griseofulvin

nounˌɡrizēōˈfo͝olvən
Medicine
  • An antibiotic used against fungal infections of the hair and skin.

    〔医〕灰黄霉素

    This antibiotic is obtained from the mold penicillium griseovulvum

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Among the systemic antifungal agents available, griseofulvin, terbinafine and itraconazole are effective.
    • The professor said that the antifungal drug, griseofulvin, has been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells in his laboratory.
    • The most commonly used drug is called griseofulvin, and you usually have to take it for up to 10 weeks.
    • While oral griseofulvin was sometimes used, it was irregularly absorbed, and prolonged therapy of up to 24 months was sometimes required.
    • The only licensed treatment is oral griseofulvin.

Origin

1930s: from the modern Latin binomial, from medieval Latin griseus ‘grayish’ + Latin fulvus ‘reddish yellow’.

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