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ampicillin

DEFINITIONS OF: ampicillin

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

Synonyms:
Polycillin, Principen, SK-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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