Definition

A type of medicine that helps to treat tuberculosis by killing bacteria.

Example

The doctor prescribed isoniazid to help treat the patient's tuberculosis infection.

Conversation

Have you heard about isoniazid?

Yeah, isn’t it used for treating tuberculosis?

Exactly! It's quite effective in combating that disease.

I read that it's important for people in high-risk areas.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Isoniazid is formed from "iso-" (meaning equal or similar) and "nicotinamide" (derived from nicotine, which comes from the tobacco plant, and "amide" indicating a chemical compound). The word refers to a compound that is chemically similar to nicotinamide, used primarily in the treatment of tuberculosis.

Memory Tip

Think of 'iso-' meaning equal or similar, which helps you remember that isoniazid is a compound similar to nicotinamide.

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