nalidixic acid
noun/ˌnæl.ɪˌdɪk.sɪk ˈæs.ɪd/
Etymology From na(phtha)l(ene) + (pyr)idi(ne) + (carbo)x(yl)ic acid.
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Medicine, Pharmacology, Sciences A synthetic quinolone antibacterial which inhibits the multiplication of bacteria, used to treat genitourinary infections.
- Derived terms
- nalidixate