prontosil

noun

pron·​to·​sil ˈprän-tə-ˌsil How to pronounce prontosil (audio)
: any of three sulfonamide drugs:
a
: a red azo dye C12H13N5O2S that was the first sulfa drug tested clinically

called also prontosil rubrum

Dictionary Entries Near prontosil

Cite this Entry

“Prontosil.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/prontosil. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!