Penam

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounA bicyclic ring system containing a beta-lactam moiety fused with a five-member thiazolidine ring; the common core skeleton of the penicillin subclass of beta-lactam antibiotics.

Synonyms

beta-lactam β-lactam betalactam penem cepham alpha-lactam carbapenam penicilloic acid benzylpenicillin monobactam carbapenem penicilloyl

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