Furylfuramide
Furylfuramide
Furylfuramide (pronunciation: fyoo-ril-fyoo-ram-ide) is a synthetic antimicrobial agent that is used in the treatment of various bacterial infections.
Etymology
The term "Furylfuramide" is derived from its chemical structure, which consists of a furan ring (a heterocyclic compound) and an amide group. The prefix "furyl" refers to the furan ring, and the suffix "amide" refers to the amide group.
Usage
Furylfuramide is primarily used as an antimicrobial agent. It is effective against a wide range of bacteria, including both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria, thereby helping to treat bacterial infections.
Related Terms
- Antimicrobial: A substance that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, or protozoans.
- Bacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) organisms or as parasites (dependent on another organism for life).
- Gram-positive bacteria: Bacteria that retain the color of the crystal violet stain in the Gram stain procedure.
- Gram-negative bacteria: Bacteria that do not retain the color of the crystal violet stain in the Gram stain procedure.
- Furan: A heterocyclic organic compound, consisting of a five-membered aromatic ring with four carbon atoms and one oxygen.
- Amide: An organic compound that contains a carbonyl group (C=O) linked to a nitrogen atom.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Furylfuramide
- Wikipedia's article - Furylfuramide
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