Ornidazole is a nitroimidazole antibiotic agent used to treat parasitic infections. It is a synthetic derivative of metronidazole with similar mechanisms of action, and is typically prescribed for anaerobic bacterial and protozoal infections. The term denotes the chemical compound name, not a common everyday word, and is pronounced with emphasis on the second syllable. It is a formal, scientific noun used in medical contexts only.
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