AMPICILLIN


Meaning of AMPICILLIN in English

[ ˌampɪ'sɪlɪn ]

■ noun Medicine a semi-synthetic form of penicillin used chiefly to treat respiratory and urinary infections.

Origin

1960s: blend of amino (see amino group ) and a contr. of penicillin .

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