cloxacillin en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌklɑk.səˈsɪl.ɪn/ (General-American)
Etymology
From chl(or)- + oxacillin.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A semisynthetic antibiotic C₁₉H₁₈ClN₃O₅S in the same class as penicillin, effective especially against staphylococci which secrete beta-lactamase.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cloxacillins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |