Dapsone
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈdap.səʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dapsone is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A bacteriostatic antimicrobial agent 4-[(4-aminobenzene)sulfonyl]aniline (C₁₂H₁₂N₂O₂S) used in the treatment of leprosy and a chronic form of dermatitis.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A bacteriostatic antimicrobial agent 4-[(4-aminobenzene)sulfonyl]aniline (C₁₂H₁₂N₂O₂S) used in the treatment of leprosy and a chronic form of dermatitis.
Word Forms
- dapsones
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include trimethoprim, acedapsone, acediasulfone, promin, daptomycin, dactinomycin.
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