Metronidazole

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  • noun. A synthetic antimicrobial drug, C6H9N3O3, used to treat vaginal trichomoniasis, anaerobic bacterial infections, and intestinal amebiasis.
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  • noun. An antibiotic of the nitroimidazole group, used to treat a range of bacterial, fungal and protozoan infections
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  • noun. antiprotozoal medication (trade name Flagyl) used to treat trichomoniasis and giardiasis
  • Word Usage
    "When diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis your doctor may prescribe you some type of antibiotic such as metronidazole and clindamycin."
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