griseofulvin

/ˈgrɪzioʊˌfʊlvən/
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Definitions of griseofulvin
  1. noun
    a kind of penicillin (a fungicidal antibiotic with the trade name Fulvicin) produced by molds of the genus Penicillium
    synonyms: Fulvicin
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    type of:
    antifungal, antifungal agent, antimycotic, antimycotic agent, fungicide
    any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi
    penicillin
    any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases
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