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Definitions for Penicillin
[1] any of several antibiotics of low toxicity, produced naturally by molds of the genus Penicillium and also semisynthetically, having a bactericidal action on many susceptible Gram-positive or Gram-negative cocci and bacilli, some also being effective against certain spirochetes.
[2] 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-C 9 H 11 N 2 O 4 S where R is one of several side chains
Words related to Penicillin
amoxicillin, tetracycline, erythromycin, streptomycin, ampicillin, sulfonamide
Words nearby Penicillin
penholder, penhsi, penicil, penicillamine, penicillate, penicillin, penicillin g, penicillin v, penicillinase, penicillium, penicillus
Origin of Penicillin
First recorded in 1925–30; penicill(ium) + -in2
Word origin for Penicillin
C20: from penicillium
Synonyms for Penicillin
amoxicillin, ampicillin, erythromycin, streptomycin, sulfonamide, tetracycline, sulfa drug, wonder drug