ketoconazole
noun
ke·to·co·na·zole ˌkē-tō-ˈkō-nə-ˌzōl 
: a synthetic broad-spectrum antifungal agent C26H28Cl2N4O4 used to treat chronic internal and cutaneous infections
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Nizoral contains 1% of the active ingredient ketoconazole to help prevent dandruff flare-ups (the prescription is typically 2%). 
Kiana Murden, CNN Underscored, 26 Oct. 2020 Cerulla also likes this drugstore shampoo, which is formulated with 1 percent ketoconazole to help reduce the amount of pityrosporum yeast on the scalp and cut down on inflammation, redness and scaly patches. NBC News, 17 Dec. 2018 Often a prescription strength anti-yeast shampoo called ketoconazole will do the trick. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2018 Often a prescription strength anti-yeast shampoo called ketoconazole will do the trick. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2018 Often a prescription strength anti-yeast shampoo called ketoconazole will do the trick. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2018 Often a prescription strength anti-yeast shampoo called ketoconazole will do the trick. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2018 Often a prescription strength anti-yeast shampoo called ketoconazole will do the trick. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2018 Often a prescription strength anti-yeast shampoo called ketoconazole will do the trick. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2018 See More
Kiana Murden, CNN Underscored, 26 Oct. 2020 Cerulla also likes this drugstore shampoo, which is formulated with 1 percent ketoconazole to help reduce the amount of pityrosporum yeast on the scalp and cut down on inflammation, redness and scaly patches. NBC News, 17 Dec. 2018 Often a prescription strength anti-yeast shampoo called ketoconazole will do the trick. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2018 Often a prescription strength anti-yeast shampoo called ketoconazole will do the trick. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2018 Often a prescription strength anti-yeast shampoo called ketoconazole will do the trick. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2018 Often a prescription strength anti-yeast shampoo called ketoconazole will do the trick. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2018 Often a prescription strength anti-yeast shampoo called ketoconazole will do the trick. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2018 Often a prescription strength anti-yeast shampoo called ketoconazole will do the trick. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2018 See More Word History
Etymology
keto- + -conazole (in miconazole)
First Known Use
1979, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
ketoconazole
noun
ke·to·co·na·zole ˌkē-tō-ˈkō-nə-ˌzōl
: a synthetic broad-spectrum antifungal agent C26H28Cl2N4O4 used to treat chronic internal and cutaneous disorders see nizoral