Ampicillin

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  • noun. A semisynthetic penicillin that has a broader antibacterial spectrum of action than that of penicillin G, is effective against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, and is used to treat infections of the intestinal, urinary, and respiratory tracts.
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  • noun. a semisynthetic penicillin which can be considered as the common benzylpenicillin containing an amino group at the alpha benzyl position.
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  • noun. A broad-spectrum antibiotic having a beta-lactam structure.
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  • noun. semisynthetic penicillin (trade names Principen and Polycillin and SK-Ampicillin)
    • Word Usage
    "ยท If he has a fever, use an antibiotic such as ampicillin or tetracycline."
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    penicillin  
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