Definition
griseofulvins
noun
- Plural of griseofulvin; antifungal medications used to treat fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; typically used in plural form when referring to multiple doses or formulations
Examples
- The dermatologist prescribed griseofulvins to treat the patient's severe ringworm infection.
- Griseofulvins are effective against various fungal infections that affect the epidermis.
- The pharmacist explained that griseofulvins work by interfering with fungal cell division.
- Treatment with griseofulvins typically requires several weeks to show results.
- Different griseofulvins formulations may be recommended depending on the type of fungal infection.