Penicillinase
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Penicillinase is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A specific type of beta-lactamase showing specificity for penicillins.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A specific type of beta-lactamase showing specificity for penicillins.
Example Sentences
To date, there have been only 23 confirmed cases of penicillinase-producing gonococcus (totally penicillin-resistant gonorrhea) reported in the United States.
Word Forms
- penicillinases
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include staphylococcal, producing, beta-lactamase, carbenicillinase, betalactamase, carbapenamase.
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