Griseofulvin is a medication commonly used to treat fungal infections. However, there are a few synonyms for the term. These include griso-, grise-, and griseus. Additionally, it may be referred to as grisactin, grisefulvin, or grifulvin. Some older terms for the medication include fulvicin, gristavin, and grisevin. While these terms are not commonly used today, they may still appear in some medical literature or historical records. Regardless of the term used, griseofulvin is an effective treatment for a range of fungal infections in both humans and animals.