penam
noun/ˈpɛnæm/
Etymology Blend of penicillin + lactam.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences A bicyclic ring system containing a beta-lactam moiety fused with a five-member thiazolidine ring; the common core skeleton of the penicillin subclass of beta-lactam antibiotics.
- Derived terms
- penamecillin
- Related terms
- penem