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Principen

DEFINITIONS OF: Principen

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n semisynthetic penicillin (trade names Principen and Polycillin and SK-Ampicillin)

Synonyms:
Polycillin, SK-Ampicillin, ampicillin
Type of:
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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