miconazole
noun
mi·con·a·zole mī-ˈkä-nə-ˌzōl 
: an antifungal agent C18H14Cl4N2O used especially in the form of its nitrate
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Look for over-the-counter (OTC) topical treatments like clotrimazole 1% (Lotrimin) or miconazole 1% (Micatin). 
Rachel Nall, Msn, SELF, 13 Apr. 2022 And, there’s a topical ointment called Monistat (miconazole), which also stops the growth of yeast (fungus) that causes an infection, by decreasing the production of ergosterol. Joshua Cohen, Forbes, 7 June 2021 Generic miconazole, which can be obtained without a prescription, costs about half of that at pharmacies. Joshua Cohen, Forbes, 7 June 2021 Malassezia is susceptible to the same types of antifungals found in dandruff shampoo or athlete’s foot treatments, such as clotrimazole and miconazole. Teresa Graedon, The Seattle Times, 3 Sep. 2017
Rachel Nall, Msn, SELF, 13 Apr. 2022 And, there’s a topical ointment called Monistat (miconazole), which also stops the growth of yeast (fungus) that causes an infection, by decreasing the production of ergosterol. Joshua Cohen, Forbes, 7 June 2021 Generic miconazole, which can be obtained without a prescription, costs about half of that at pharmacies. Joshua Cohen, Forbes, 7 June 2021 Malassezia is susceptible to the same types of antifungals found in dandruff shampoo or athlete’s foot treatments, such as clotrimazole and miconazole. Teresa Graedon, The Seattle Times, 3 Sep. 2017 Word History
Etymology
micon- (perhaps part blend, part alteration of myc- and New Latin Monilia, a genus of fungi) + imidazole
First Known Use
1970, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
miconazole
noun
mi·con·a·zole mī-ˈkän-ə-ˌzōl
: an antifungal agent administered especially in the form of its nitrate C18H14Cl4N2O·HNO3 see micatin