clotrimazole

noun clo·tri·ma·zole \ klō-ˈtrī-mə-ˌzōl , -ˌzȯl \

Definition of clotrimazole

: an antifungal agent C₂₂H₁₇ClN₂

Recent Examples of clotrimazole from the Web

Malassezia is susceptible to the same types of antifungals found in dandruff shampoo or athlete’s foot treatments, such as clotrimazole and miconazole.

— teresa graedon, The Seattle Times, "How to combat flaky skin and beard," 3 Sep. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of clotrimazole

probably from International Scientific Vocabulary chlor- + tri- + imidazole

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First Known Use: 1970

in the meaning defined above

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Medical Dictionary

clotrimazole

noun clo·tri·ma·zole \ klō-ˈtrī-mə-ˌzōl, -ˌzȯl \

medical Definition of clotrimazole

: an antifungal agent C₂₂H₁₇ClN₂ used to treat candida infections, tinea, and ringworm — see lotrimin

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