nystatin en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /naɪˈstæt.n̩/ (General-American)
- /ˈnʌɪ.stət.ɪn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈnɪ.stət.ɪn/ (General-American)
- /ˈnɪ.stət.ɪn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Etymology tree English N(ew) Y(ork) State Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Indo-European *-iHnos Proto-Italic *-īnos Latin -īnusder. Old French -inbor. Middle English -in English -ineclip. English -in English nystatin From N(ew) Y(ork) State + -in.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) An antifungal drug that is derived from a soil actinomycete (Streptomyces noursei) used especially against Candida.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nystatins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |