Penicillin

noun

/ˌpɛnɪˈsɪlɪn/

Word Frequency: 4.1

Definitions

1.nounAny 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.

Synonyms

streptomycin procaine semisynthetic antibacterial beta-lactam pcn benzylpenicillin antibiotic antimicrobial dicloxacillin nafcillin carbenicillin

Rhymes With

villain quillon fill in billon drill in bouillon amoxicillin vanillin

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