Definition of Penicillin in English :

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Penicillin meaning in English

Meaning of Penicillin in English

Pronunciation of Penicillin in English

Penicillin pronunciation in English

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Penicillin

see synonyms of penicillin

Noun

1. penicillin

any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases

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Penicillin

see synonyms of penicillin
noun
any of a group of antibiotics with powerful bactericidal action, used to treat many types of infections, including pneumonia, gonorrhoea, and infections caused by streptococci and staphylococci: originally obtained from the fungus Penicillium, esp P. notatum. Formula: R-C9H11N2O4S where R is one of several side chains

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Penicillin

see synonyms of penicillin
noun
any of a group of isomeric, antibiotic compounds with the general formula C9H11N2O4SR, obtained from the filtrates of certain molds (esp., Penicillium notatum and P. chrysogenum) or produced synthetically

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Penicillin

see synonyms of penicillin
n.
1. An antibiotic drug obtained from molds especially of the genus Penicillium or produced synthetically, available in various preparations and usually used to treat infections caused by gram-positive bacteria.
2. Any of a group of broad-spectrum antibiotic drugs, synthetic or semisynthetic, that are derived from penicillin.

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