Pentamidine
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /pɛnˈtæm.ɪ.diːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pentamidine is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A synthetic antibiotic drug used chiefly in the form of its salt C₂₃H₃₆N₄O₁₀S₂ especially to treat protozoal infections (such as leishmaniasis) and to prevent pneumocystis pneumonia.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A synthetic antibiotic drug used chiefly in the form of its salt C₂₃H₃₆N₄O₁₀S₂ especially to treat protozoal infections (such as leishmaniasis) and to prevent pneumocystis pneumonia.
Word Forms
- pentamidines
Related Words
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