Definition of Gentian violet
1. Noun. A green crystal (violet in water) used as a dye or stain or bactericide or fungicide or anthelmintic or burn treatment.
Exact synonyms: Crystal VioletGeneric synonyms: Antibacterial,
Antibacterial Drug,
Bactericide,
Antifungal,
Antifungal Agent,
Antimycotic,
Antimycotic Agent,
Fungicide,
Anthelminthic,
Anthelmintic,
Helminthic,
Vermifuge,
Stain
Medical Definition of Gentian violet
1.
A dye occuring as a dark green powder or greenish glistening pieces having a metallic luster, with antibacterial, antifungal, and anthelmintic properties, applied topically in the treatment of infections of the skin and muscous membranes associated with gram-positive bacteria and molds, and administered orally in pinworm and liver fluke infections. It has been given in strongyloidosis.
Pharmacological action: anti-infective agents, local, antinematodal agent, rosaniline dyes.
Chemical name: Methanaminium, N-(4-(bis(4-(dimethylamino)phenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-N-methyl-, chloride
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gentian Violet
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