Look up: griseofulvin

1. griseofulvin
   [n] - a kind of penicillin (a fungicidal antibiotic with the trade name Fulvicin) produced by molds of the genus Penicillium
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2. griseofulvin
   Polyketide antibiotic from Penicillium griseofulvum . Used therapeutically as an antifungal. Blocks microtubule assembly and thus mitosis.
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3. griseofulvin
   <drug> Griseofulvin is a fungicide which works by hindering mitosis, in particular by interfering with the spindle and halting chromosome movement during the anaphase stage of mitosis. The compound is produced by the fungus Penicillium griseofulvum. ... (13 Nov 1997) ...
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4. griseofulvin
   Fulvicin noun a kind of penicillin (a fungicidal antibiotic with the trade name Fulvicin) produced by molds of the genus Penicillium
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5. griseofulvin
   (gris″e-o-ful´vin) an antibiotic administered orally as an antifungal agent for infections of the skin, nails, and scalp. Treatment usually must be prolonged and the patient must be watched for signs of leukopenia, which often occurs when the drug is administered over a long period of time.
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6. griseofulvin
   drug produced by the molds Penicillium griseofulvum and P. janczewski and used in the treatment of ringworm, including athlete`s foot and infections ... [1 related articles]
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7. griseofulvin
   Type: Term Pronunciation: gris′ē-ō-fŭl′vin Definitions: 1. A fungistatic antibiotic produced by Penicillium griseofulvin, P. patulum, and P. janczewskii; used in the systemic treatment of superficial fungal infections caused by the dermatophytes Microsporum, Trichophyton, ...
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8. Griseofulvin
   `Griseofulvin` (also known as `Grisovin`, a proprietary name of Glaxo Laboratories) is an antifungal drug that is administered orally. It is used both in animals and in humans, to treat fungal infections of the skin (commonly known as ringworm) and nails. It is derived from the mold Penicillium g...
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