penicillinase-resistant antibiotic

/ˌpɛnəˈsɪləneɪs ˌˈæntiˈbaɪˌɑdɪk/
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Definitions of penicillinase-resistant antibiotic
  1. noun
    a form of penicillin that is not rendered inactive by penicillinase
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    types:
    Nafcil, nafcillin
    a penicillinase-resistant form of penicillin (trade name Nafcil) used (usually in the form of its sodium salt) to treat infections caused by penicillin-resistant strains of staphylococci
    oxacillin
    a form of penicillin resistant to penicillinase and effective against penicillin-resistant staphylococci
    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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