mafenide: Meaning and Definition of

ma•fen•ide

Pronunciation: (mu-fen'īd), [key]
— Pharm. Pharm.
  1. an antibacterial substance, CHNOS, prepared in cream form and used topically, along with other treatments, on second- to third-degree burns to reduce bacterial growth.
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