Sulfamethoxazole

//ˌsʌl.fə.mɪˈtɒk.sə.zəʊl// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An antibacterial sulfonamide C₁₀H₁₁N₃O3S used alone or in combination with trimethoprim (as in the treatment of urinary tract infections or acute otitis media). uncountable
  2. 2
    a sulfonamide (trade name Gantanol) used to treat infections (especially infections of the urinary tract) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
gantanol

Etymology

From sulfa- (“sulfonamide”) + meth- + (is)oxazole.

Related phrases

trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

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