Search Dictionary
Definition of miconazole
miconazole
/maɪˈkɑːnəzoʊl/
mi · con · a · zole
miconazole Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
miconazole Game Scores & Validity
Scrabble US
Scrabble UK
WWF
Wordle Guess
• noun
1
An antifungal medication belonging to the imidazole class, primarily used topically or via suppository to treat fungal infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and vaginal candidiasis.
Example
"The pharmacist recommended an over-the-counter miconazole cream to treat the persistent yeast infection."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for miconazole• Rhymes for miconazole
• Nearby Words
Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the late 1960s as a generic pharmaceutical nomenclature, deriving from its chemical structure which includes an imidazole ring.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Miconazole. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/miconazole