Penicillin
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌpɛn.ɪˈsɪl.ɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Penicillin is a noun meaning (mycology) A blue mold of the genus Penicillium that produces penicillin.
Meaning
(mycology) A blue mold of the genus Penicillium that produces penicillin.
More Meanings
- (pharmacology) Any of a group of narrow-spectrum antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds or synthesized, that have a beta-lactam structure and are active against gram-positive bacteria and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases.
Word Forms
- penicillins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include streptomycin, procaine, semisynthetic, antibacterial, beta-lactam, benzylpenicillin.
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