man·del·ic acid (m n-d l  k)n. An acid that has both antibacterial and bacteriostatic properties, used in treating urinary tract infections. |
mandelic acid
a keto-acid used as a urinary antiseptic in nephritis, pyelitis and cystitis. It must be excreted in the urinary tract unchanged in order to have a bacteriostatic effect; therefore, a strongly acid urine must be maintained during its administration.
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