azoles
/ˈeɪzoʊlz/
noun
- A class of chemical compounds containing a five-membered ring with at least one nitrogen atom, often used in antifungal medications and other drugs.
- Many azoles work by blocking the production of ergosterol in fungal cells.
- The doctor prescribed an azole to treat the fungal infection.
- Researchers are developing new azoles to fight drug-resistant fungi.