agaricin

/æɡəˈrɪsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A glycosidic antibiotic produced by Aspergillus terreus that has been used in the treatment of various fungal infections.

“The doctor prescribed agaricin to help combat the patient’s recurring fungal infection.”

Synonyms

  • antifungal
  • fungicide

Antonyms

  • antibacterial
  • antiviral