Clofazimine
//kloʊˈfæz.ɪˌmin// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A reddish brown fat-soluble powdered dye C₂₇H₂₂Cl₂N₄ that is a derivative of riminophenazine used especially to treat lepromatous leprosy. uncountable
"Another drug, clofazimine, used more than a century ago to treat leprosy, may be effective against autoimmune disorders like multiple sclerosis and psoriasis."
Example
More examples"Another drug, clofazimine, used more than a century ago to treat leprosy, may be effective against autoimmune disorders like multiple sclerosis and psoriasis."
Etymology
From chlo(ro)- + ph(en)az(ine) + imine.
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