Definition of Nystatin

1. Noun. An antifungal and antibiotic (trade names Mycostatin and Nystan) discovered in New York State; derived from soil fungi actinomycetes.

Exact synonyms: Mycostatin, Nystan
Generic synonyms: Antibiotic, Antibiotic Drug, Antifungal, Antifungal Agent, Antimycotic, Antimycotic Agent, Fungicide
Language type: Trade Name, Trade Name

Definition of Nystatin

1. Noun. An antifungal drug used especially against Candida ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Nystatin

1. an antibiotic [n -S] - See also: antibiotic

Medical Definition of Nystatin

1. A polyene antibiotic active against fungi. The name is derived from new York State Health Department where it was discovered as a product of Streptomyces noursei. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nystatin

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nystagmoid
nystagmus
nystagmus test
nystagmuses
nystatin (current term)
nystatins
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nystoses
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nyula
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næve
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o'clockish
o'danielite

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