nitrofuran
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ni·tro·fu·ran
(nī'trō-fyʊr'ăn', -fyʊ-răn') 
n.
Any of several drugs derived from furan that are used to inhibit bacterial growth.
n.
Any of several drugs derived from furan that are used to inhibit bacterial growth.
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nitrofuran
A group of antibacterials, including nitrofurantoin, nitrofurazone, etc., that are widely used in food animals because of their effectiveness against gram-negative bacteria. They are used orally formass medication in both feed and water. See also furazolidone, nitrofurantoin, nitrofurazone, nifuroxime, nifuratel.
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