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metronidazole
me·tro·ni·da·zole [ mèttrə ndə zl ]


noun 
Definition:
 
chemical compound for treating infections: a yellow crystalline compound. Use: treatment of vaginal infections. C6H9N3O3
[Mid-20th century. Contraction of methyl + nitro- + imidazole]
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