Metronidazole Definition

mĕtrə-nīdə-zōl
noun
A synthetic drug, C6H9N3O3, used to treat bacterial or protozoan infections, esp. amebiasis and trichomoniasis.
Webster's New World

(medicine) An antibiotic of the nitroimidazole group, used to treat a range of bacterial, fungal and protozoan infections.

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Noun

Singular:
metronidazole
Plural:
metronidazoles

Origin of Metronidazole

  • me(thyl) -tron- (alteration of nitro–) (im)idazole

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Metronidazole Sentence Examples

  • Symptoms may be improved with the use of topical metronidazole and charcoal impregnated dressings.

  • Do not drink alcohol while taking metronidazole and for 48 hours after stopping the drug.

  • Two previous studies, which used metronidazole in short courses later in pregnancy showed no significant benefit from treatment.

  • The antibiotic metronidazole is given to about one in every 200 women to treat a condition called bacterial vaginosis.

  • The Verdict This trial provides strong evidence to support the use of 25% metronidazole gel in managing patients with chronic adult periodontitis.

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MMEMET

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ELEOLE

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