Definition of furazolidone
: an antimicrobial drug C8H7N3O5 used against bacteria and some protozoa especially in infections of the gastrointestinal tract
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Origin and Etymology of furazolidone
furfural + azole + -ide + -one
First Known Use: 1955
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furazolidone
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fu·ra·zol·i·done
\ˌfyu̇r-ə-ˈzäl-ə-ˌdōn\
Medical Definition of furazolidone
: an antimicrobial drug C8H7N3O5 used against bacteria and some protozoans especially in infections of the gastrointestinal tract
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