benzathine benzylpenicillin en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌbɛn.zəˌθin ˌbɛn.zəlˌpɛn.ɪˈsɪl.ɪn/ (General-American)
Meanings
- (uncountable) An aqueous suspension of a relatively insoluble salt of benzylpenicillin that is absorbed slowly following intramuscular injection to provide a low but persistent level of benzylpenicillin in the blood plasma.
Synonyms
benzathine penicillin G · benzathine penicillin · penicillin G benzathine