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/daɪˌklɑk.səˈsɪl.ɪn/ · noun
(pharmacology) A narrow-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic of the penicillin class, used in the form of its hydrated sodium salt C₁₉H₁₆Cl₂N₃NaO₅S·H₂O especially against beta-lactamase producing staphylococci..
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Dicloxacillin means (pharmacology) A narrow-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic of the penicillin class, used in the form of its hydrated sodium salt C₁₉H₁₆Cl₂N₃NaO₅S·H₂O especially against beta-lactamase producing staphylococci..
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