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English > 1 sense of the word griseofulvin:
NOUNartifactgriseofulvin, Fulvicina kind of penicillin (a fungicidal antibiotic with the trade name Fulvicin) produced by molds of the genus Penicillium
English > griseofulvin: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA kind of penicillin (a fungicidal antibiotic with the trade name Fulvicin) produced by molds of the genus Penicillium.
SynonymFulvicin
Broaderantifungal, antifungal agent, fungicide, antimycotic, antimycotic agentAny agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi
penicillinAny of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases