Medical Dictionary
Main Entry:
zinc pyr·i·thi·one Pronunciation:
-"pir-i-'thI-"On Function:
noun : an antibacterial and antifungal compoundC
10H
8N
2O
2S
2Zn that is nearly insoluble in water, possesses cytostatic activity against epidermal cells, and is the active ingredient in variousshampoos used to control dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis called also
pyrithione zinc
