dapsone

dap·sone

 (dăp′sōn′, -zōn′)

n.

A sulfone drug, C₁₂H₁₂N₂O₂S, that is used primarily to treat leprosy and some forms of dermatitis.

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[d(i)- + a(mino)- + (di)p(henyl) + s(ulf)one.]

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dapsone

(ˈdæpˌsəʊn)

n

(Pharmacology) an antimicrobial drug used to treat leprosy and certain types of dermatitis. Formula: C12H12N2O2S

[C20: from d(i)a(minodi)p(henyl) s(ulph)one]

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dap•sone

(ˈdæp soʊn)

n.

an antibacterial substance, C₁₂H₁₂N₂O₂S, used to treat leprosy.

[1965–70; d(i)a(minodi)p(henyl) s(ulf)one]

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

dapsone - antibacterial drug used to treat leprosy and some kinds of skin diseases antibacterial, antibacterial drug, bactericide - any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth

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Translations

dap·sone

n. dapsona, sulfonildianilina, droga usada en el tratamiento de la lepra.

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dapsone

n dapsona

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