dicloxacillin
A narrow-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic of the penicillin class, used in the form of…A narrow-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic of the penicillin class, used in the form of its hydrated sodium salt C₁₉H₁₆Cl₂N₃NaO₅S·H₂O especially against beta-lactamase producing staphylococci.
US/daɪˌklɑk.səˈsɪl.ɪn/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A narrow-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic of the penicillin class, used in the form of its hydrated sodium salt C₁₉H₁₆Cl₂N₃NaO₅S·H₂O especially against beta-lactamase producing staphylococci.
More definitions
- antibacterial (trade name Dynapen) used to treat staphylococcal infections that are resistant to penicillin
Origin
From dichl(oro) + oxacillin.From dichl(oro) + oxacillin.
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- antibacterial (trade name Dynapen) used to treat staphylococcal infections that are resistant to penicillin:Dynapen
Lessons for this word
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