ni·tro·fur·an·to·in (n  tr -fy -r n t- n)n. A derivative of nitrofuran, C8H6N4O5, used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the urinary tract. [nitrofuran + (hydan)toin, a chemical compound; see diphenylhydantoin.] |
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| Noun | 1. | nitrofurantoin - 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 tract antibacterial, antibacterial drug, bactericide - any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth nitrofuran - derivative of furan used to inhibit bacterial growth |
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