penicillin

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/ˌpɛnɪˈsɪlɪn/ English

Definitions

noun

Any of a group of narrow-spectrum antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds or synthesized; they have a beta-lactam structure; most are active against gram-positive bacteria and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases.

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Synonyms

streptomycin procaine semisynthetic antibacterial beta-lactam pcn benzylpenicillin antibiotic antimicrobial dicloxacillin nafcillin carbenicillin flucloxacillin amoxicillin ampicillin methicillin

Associated

cefuroxime sulfa vancomycin mycoplasma strep antibiotics syphilis anaphylaxis intramuscular

Rhymes

villain quillon fill in billon drill in bouillon amoxicillin vanillin dillen quillan

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