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Meaning of penicillin

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

penicillin

Pronunciation:/ˌpɛnɪˈsɪlɪn/

noun

Definitions

  1. Any of a group of narrow-spectrum antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds or synthesized; they have a beta-lactam structure; most are active against gram-positive bacteria and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases.