ampicillin
|am-pi-cil-lin|
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/ˌæmpɪˈsɪlɪn/
broad-spectrum antibiotic
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ampicillin' originates from the combination of 'amino' and 'penicillin', reflecting its chemical structure as an aminopenicillin.
Historical Evolution
The term 'ampicillin' was coined in the 1960s as a synthetic derivative of penicillin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was developed to combat a broader range of bacterial infections compared to earlier penicillins.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of penicillin antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
The doctor prescribed ampicillin to treat the infection.
Synonyms
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