Definition

A type of medication that belongs to the sulfa drug category, used to treat certain infections, including toxoplasmosis.

Example

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

Conversation

Have you ever heard of sulfadiazine?

Yeah, I think it's used for treating certain infections, right?

Exactly! It's particularly effective for toxoplasmosis.

That’s interesting! I didn’t know it had such specific uses.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Sulfadiazine** → It is formed from "sulfa" (derived from the chemical compound sulfanilamide, which contains sulfur) and "diazine" (from the chemical structure containing two nitrogen atoms in a six-membered ring). The word refers to a specific type of antibiotic that contains sulfur and a diazine structure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sulfa' as relating to sulfur, which is a key component in this antibiotic, and 'diazine' indicating the presence of nitrogen in its chemical structure.

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