Sulfa
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsʌlfə/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Sulfa is an adjective meaning Of or containing sulfonamide or sulfanilamide.
Meaning
Of or containing sulfonamide or sulfanilamide.
More Meanings
- A sulfonamide or sulfanilamide.
Example Sentences
But my osteo plagued me throughout the rest of my stay at the HNOH, and for several years even after leaving the Home. It wasn't until the discovery of penicillin and the sulfa drugs that I finally beat that condition.
Word Forms
- sulpha
- sulfas
Synonyms for sulfa
Depending on context, synonyms include sulfonamide, sulpha.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sulpha, sulfonamide, trimethoprim, nalidixic, sucroferric, antifolic.
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