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Princeton's WordNet
griseofulvin, Fulvicinnoun
a kind of penicillin (a fungicidal antibiotic with the trade name Fulvicin) produced by molds of the genus Penicillium
Wiktionary
griseofulvinnoun
Any of a class of antifungal drugs used in humans and animals.
Etymology: Penicillium griseofulvum, the mould from which it is derived, and -in.
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griseofulvin
Griseofulvin is a type of oral antifungal medication used primarily to treat skin and nail infections caused by fungi. It works by inhibiting the growth of fungi by interfering with their ability to reproduce. It is often used to treat conditions such as ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch, and fungal infections of the scalp, fingernails and toenails. Some patients may experience side effects from taking this medication, which can include headache, nausea, vomiting, and rash.
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Griseofulvin
Griseofulvin is an antifungal drug that is administered orally. It is used both in animals and in humans, to treat fungal infections of the skin and nails. It is produced by culture of some strains of the mold Penicillium griseofulvum, from which it was isolated in 1939.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Griseofulvin
An antifungal antibiotic. Griseofulvin may be given by mouth in the treatment of tinea infections.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of griseofulvin in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of griseofulvin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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