What does "nystatin" mean?

An antifungal drug that is derived from a soil actinomycete (Streptomyces noursei) used especially against Candida.

How do you pronounce "nystatin"?

Pronounced //ˈnʌɪ.stət.ɪn//.

Common synonyms include: antifungal agent, antifungal antibiotic, mycostatin, nystan, polyene antifungal, polyene macrolide.

/ˈnʌɪ.stət.ɪn/ noun

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Noun

1
An antifungal drug that is derived from a soil actinomycete (Streptomyces noursei) used especially against Candida. countable, uncountable
2
an antifungal and antibiotic (trade names Mycostatin and Nystan) discovered in New York State; derived from soil fungi actinomycetes wordnet

From N(ew) Y(ork) State + -in.