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    MACRODANTIN

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     I. (noun) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Derivative of nitrofuran used as an antibacterial medicine (trade name Macrodantin) effective against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria; used to treat infections of the urinary tractplay

    Synonyms:

    Macrodantin; nitrofurantoin

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting man-made objects

    Hypernyms ("Macrodantin" is a kind of...):

    antibacterial; antibacterial drug; bactericide (any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth)

    Meronyms (substance of "Macrodantin"):

    nitrofuran (derivative of furan used to inhibit bacterial growth)

    Domain usage:

    trade name (a name given to a product or service)

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