miconazole

noun

mi·​con·​a·​zole mī-ˈkä-nə-ˌzōl How to pronounce miconazole (audio)
: an antifungal agent C18H14Cl4N2O used especially in the form of its nitrate

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Apply medicated creams with clotrimazole or miconazole to the affected areas at night, rinsing off the next day in the shower. Sarah Bradley, Health, 23 Mar. 2025 Remember to look for shampoos that contain antifungal ingredients like ketoconazole or miconazole, consider hypoallergenic formulas to minimize potential irritations, and consult with your veterinarian for personalized recommendations. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024 Types of Athlete's Foot Treatments Common active ingredients in athlete's foot treatments include terbinafine, clotrimazole, miconazole, and tolnaftate. Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2024 Look for over-the-counter (OTC) topical treatments like clotrimazole 1% (Lotrimin) or miconazole 1% (Micatin). Rachel Nall, Msn, SELF, 13 Apr. 2022 And, there’s a topical ointment called Monistat (miconazole), which also stops the growth of yeast (fungus) that causes an infection, by decreasing the production of ergosterol. Joshua Cohen, Forbes, 7 June 2021

Word History

Etymology

micon- (perhaps part blend, part alteration of myc- and New Latin Monilia, a genus of fungi) + imidazole

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of miconazole was in 1970

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“Miconazole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miconazole. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

miconazole

noun
mi·​con·​a·​zole mī-ˈkän-ə-ˌzōl How to pronounce miconazole (audio)
: an antifungal agent administered especially in the form of its nitrate C18H14Cl4N2O·HNO3 see micatin

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