ampicillin
noun/ˌæm.pɪˈsɪl.ɪn/
Etymology From am(ino)- + p(en)icillin.
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Medicine, Pharmacology, Sciences 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.
- Derived terms
- amoxicillin, bacampicillin, pivampicillin, sultamicillin, talampicillin