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Definition of miconazole

miconazole

/maɪˈkɑːnəzoʊl/
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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."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1960s as a generic pharmaceutical nomenclature, deriving from its chemical structure which includes an imidazole ring.

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