clotrimazole

noun

clo·tri·ma·zole | \klō-ˈtrī-mə-ˌzōl,

-ˌzȯl\

Definition of clotrimazole

: an antifungal agent C₂₂H₁₇ClN₂

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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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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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