metronidazole
/ˌmɛtrəˈnaɪdəzoʊl/
noun
- An antibiotic medication used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria and parasites.
- He took metronidazole for a week to clear up the bacterial infection.
- Metronidazole is often used to treat infections in the digestive system.
- The doctor prescribed metronidazole for her dental infection.