Meanings
nounnitazoxanide (uncountable)
- uncountablemedicineA synthetic nitrothiazolyl-salicylamide derivative used as an antiprotozoal agent.
Origin
From ni(tro)th(i)az(ole) + -oxanide (“salicylanilide or analog”).
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