Mycostatin (Noun)
Meaning
An antifungal and antibiotic (trade names Mycostatin and Nystan) discovered in New York State; derived from soil fungi actinomycetes.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed mycostatin to treat the fungal infection on the patient's skin.
- Mycostatin is an antifungal medication that is effective against a wide range of fungal infections.
- The nurse applied mycostatin cream to the patient's mouth to treat the thrush infection.
- Mycostatin is available in both topical and oral forms, depending on the type and severity of the infection.
- Researchers have been studying the properties of mycostatin to develop new treatments for fungal infections.