n. A crystalline antibacterial compound, C6H7N3O, used in the treatment of tuberculosis. [isoni(cotinic acid), isomer of nicotinic acid (ISO- + NICOTINIC ACID) + (hydr)azid(e), one of its constituents (HYDR(O)- + AZ(O)- + -IDE).] |
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