carbapenem en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *kerh₃-der.? Latin carbōnemlbor. French carbonebor. English carba(on) English penem English carbapenem From carba(on) + penem.
Meanings
- Any of a class of broad-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotics that are resistant to enzymatic hydrolysis
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| carbapenems | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
carbapenemase · carbapenem resistant enterobacteriaceae