Definition

A white chemical substance used to treat fungal infections and to kill certain types of worms in medicine and agriculture.

Example

Thiabendazole is often prescribed to treat infections caused by parasitic worms.

Conversation

Have you heard about thiabendazole for treating fungal infections?

Yeah, I read that it's really effective for that.

I was thinking of getting it for my garden to control some pests.

That sounds smart! It's great for both plants and health.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Thiabendazole is formed from "thia-" (derived from the Greek "thio-", meaning sulfur) and "bendazole" (a compound name where "benz" refers to benzene, a type of aromatic hydrocarbon, and "azole" refers to a class of compounds containing a nitrogen atom in a ring). The word describes a chemical compound that contains sulfur and is related to benzene and azole structures.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sulfur' ('thia-') being part of a compound that includes 'benzene' ('benz') and a 'nitrogen ring' ('azole') — this helps you remember that thiabendazole is a chemical compound involving these elements.

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