benzimidazole
noun
benz·imid·azole
| \ ˌben-zə-ˈmi-də-ˌzōl
, ˌben-ˌzi-mə-ˈda-ˌzōl
, -ˈdā-\
, ˌben-ˌzi-mə-ˈda-ˌzōl
, -ˈdā-\
Definition of benzimidazole
: a crystalline base C7H6N2 that is composed of a benzene ring fused with an imidazole ring and is structurally similar to purine
also
: any of various derivatives (such as thiabendazole, omeprazole, or benomyl) of this base typically possessing therapeutic properties including broad-spectrum anthelmintic, fungicidal, or antimicrobial action
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benzimidazole
noun
benz·imid·azole
| \ ˌben-ˌzim-ə-ˈdaz-ˌōl
, ˌben-zə-ˈmid-ə-ˌzōl
\
, ˌben-zə-ˈmid-ə-ˌzōl
\
Medical Definition of benzimidazole
: a crystalline base C7H6N2 used especially to inhibit the growth of various viruses, parasitic worms, and fungi
also
: one of its derivatives