Methicillin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌmɛθ.ɪˈsɪl.ɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Methicillin is a noun meaning (pharmacology) Alternative spelling of meticillin.
Meaning
(pharmacology) Alternative spelling of meticillin.
Example Sentences
The new strain was dubbed methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA.
Word Forms
- methicillins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include carbapenem, penicillinase, imipenem, carbapenems, oxacillin, cefotaxime.
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