ethionamide
nounUK /ˌɛθ.iˈɒn.ə.mʌɪd/ · US /ˌɛθ.iˈɑn.əˌmaɪd/
Etymology Blend of eth- + thionamide.
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Medicine, Pharmacology, Sciences An antibiotic prodrug C₈H₁₀N₂S effective only against mycobacteria and used in the treatment of tuberculosis and leprosy.