| Definition of 'metronidazole' |
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1. (noun) metronidazole, Flagyl
antiprotozoal medication (trade name Flagyl) used to treat trichomoniasis and giardiasis
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| Definition of 'metronidazole' |
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1. metronidazole
A nitroimidazole used to treat AMEBIASIS; VAGINITIS; TRICHOMONAS INFECTIONS; GIARDIASIS; ANAEROBIC BACTERIA; and TREPONEMAL INFECTIONS. It has also been proposed as a radiation sensitizer for hypoxic cells. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985, p133), this substance may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen (Merck, 11th ed).
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