Plural form of azole; a class of organic compounds with five-membered nitrogen-containing rings that form the base structure for many antimicrobial medications.
Plural of 'azole,' derived from 'azo-' + '-ole.' The term became standardized in pharmaceutical chemistry during the late 20th century.
When doctors prescribe antifungal creams or tablets, there's a good chance they contain azoles—this simple ring shape has become one of modern medicine's most reliable weapons.
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