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Fluconazole - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Fluconazole is an antifungal medication used to treat infections caused by fungi, such as yeast infections. It works by stopping the growth of fungal cells in the body.

fluconazole

/fluˈkɑnəˌzoʊl/ /fluːˈkɒnəzəʊl/

Definition:

An antifungal medication used to treat infections like candidiasis and cryptococcal meningitis.

Synonyms:

Diflucan, Triflucan, Fungata

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

(No direct antonyms; contextually: infection, pathogen)

Common Collocations:

fungal infection, oral dose, resistant strains, yeast infection, systemic treatment

Derivatives:

fluconazole-resistant, fluconazole-based

Usage Tips:

Use "fluconazole" when referring to the antifungal drug; specify the condition being treated for clarity.

Common Phrases:

(No common phrases or idioms; technical term)

Etymology:

Derived from "fluor-" (fluorine) + "conazole" (antifungal suffix), indicating its chemical structure and function.

Examples:

  • 1. The doctor prescribed fluconazole for her yeast infection.
  • 2. Fluconazole is effective against many types of fungal diseases.
  • 3. He took fluconazole daily to prevent cryptococcal meningitis.
  • 4. Always complete the full course of fluconazole as directed.

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