nystatin

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An antifungal antibiotic, extracted from fermentation broths of the soil actinomycete Streptomyces noursei and other actinomycetes; called also fungicidin. It is a polyene macrolide antibiotic, and consists of several related components. Component nystatin A1 has formula C47H75NO17.

Noun

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nystatin - an antifungal and antibiotic (trade names Mycostatin and Nystan) discovered in New York State; derived from soil fungi actinomycetes Synonyms: Mycostatin, Nystan

antibiotic, antibiotic drug, antifungal, antifungal agent, antimycotic, antimycotic agent, brand, brand name, fungicide, marque, Mycostatin, Nystan, trade name