chloramphenicol
A broad-spectrum antibiotic C₁₁H₁₂Cl₂N₂O₅ isolated from cultures of a soil…A broad-spectrum antibiotic C₁₁H₁₂Cl₂N₂O₅ isolated from cultures of a soil actinomycete (Streptomyces venezuelae) or prepared synthetically and used against serious infections such as typhoid fever.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A broad-spectrum antibiotic C₁₁H₁₂Cl₂N₂O₅ isolated from cultures of a soil actinomycete (Streptomyces venezuelae) or prepared synthetically and used against serious infections such as typhoid fever.
an oral antibiotic (trade name Chloromycetin) used to treat serious infections (especially typhoid fever)
Translations
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plural: chloramphenicols| Singular | chloramphenicol |
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- an oral antibiotic (trade name Chloromycetin) used to treat serious infections (especially typhoid fever):Chloromycetin
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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