ampicillin
ampicillin · ampicillins
A semisynthetic form of penicillin C₁₆H₁₉N₃O₄S that is effective against gram-negative…A semisynthetic form of penicillin C₁₆H₁₉N₃O₄S that is effective against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria and is used to treat infections of the urinary, respiratory, and intestinal tracts.
/ˌæm.pɪˈsɪl.ɪn/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A semisynthetic form of penicillin C₁₆H₁₉N₃O₄S that is effective against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria and is used to treat infections of the urinary, respiratory, and intestinal tracts.
More definitions
- semisynthetic penicillin (trade names Principen and Polycillin and SK-Ampicillin)
Translations
2 languagesForms
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- semisynthetic penicillin (trade names Principen and Polycillin and SK-Ampicillin):PrincipenPolycillinSK-Ampicillin
Word family
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