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Noun: nystatin  nis-tu-tin
  1. An antifungal and antibiotic (trade names Mycostatin and Nystan) discovered in New York State; derived from soil fungi actinomycetes
    - Mycostatin, Nystan

Derived forms: nystatins

Type of: antibiotic, antibiotic drug, antifungal, antifungal agent, antimycotic, antimycotic agent, fungicide

Encyclopedia: Nystatin, sodium salt