azole
noun
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Definition of azole
: any of numerous compounds characterized by a 5-membered ring containing at least one nitrogen atom
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More than 90 percent were resistant to azoles; 30 percent were resistant to the class that contains amphotericin; and globally, up to 20 percent were resistant to the last-ditch echinocandins. — Maryn Mckenna, WIRED, "The Strange and Curious Case of the Deadly Superbug Yeast," 13 July 2018 This novel yeast was already showing some resistance to the first-choice antifungals that would have been used against it, a family of compounds called azoles that can be given by mouth. — Maryn Mckenna, WIRED, "The Strange and Curious Case of the Deadly Superbug Yeast," 13 July 2018 And in both their cases, the organism was partially resistant to the azole class and also to amphotericin. — Maryn Mckenna, WIRED, "The Strange and Curious Case of the Deadly Superbug Yeast," 13 July 2018 Some are resistant to all three main classes of antifungal drugs used to treat Candida infections, azoles, echinocandins, and polyenes. — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, "Deadly drug-resistant fungus sparks outbreaks in UK—and it’s stalking US," 16 Aug. 2017 Today's PT lumber is treated with safer, less toxic chemicals, such as alkaline copper quaternary (ACQ) or copper azole. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "How to Choose a Deck Material That Is Right for You," 6 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'azole.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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azole
noun
\ ˈā-ˌzōl
, ˈaz-ˌōl
\
, ˈaz-ˌōl
\
Medical Definition of azole
: any of numerous compounds characterized by a 5-membered ring containing at least one atom of nitrogen