Definition of Griseofulvin

1. Noun. A kind of penicillin (a fungicidal antibiotic with the trade name Fulvicin) produced by molds of the genus Penicillium.

Exact synonyms: Fulvicin
Generic synonyms: Antifungal, Antifungal Agent, Antimycotic, Antimycotic Agent, Fungicide, Penicillin
Language type: Trade Name

Definition of Griseofulvin

1. Noun. Any of a class of antifungal drugs used in humans and animals. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Griseofulvin

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Medical Definition of Griseofulvin

1. Griseofulvin is a fungicide which works by hindering mitosis, in particular by interfering with the spindle and halting chromosome movement during the anaphase stage of mitosis. The compound is produced by the fungus Penicillium griseofulvum. (13 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Griseofulvin

gripsacks
gript
griptape
griptapes
gription
gripy
gris
gris-gris
grisaille
grisailles
grisamber
grischunite
grise
grised
grisely
griseofulvin (current term)
griseofulvins
griseous
grises
grisette
grisettes
griseus
grisgris
grising
griskin
griskins
grisled
grislier
grisliest
grisliness

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