meticillin en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌmɛt.ɪˈsɪl.ɪn/ (General-American)
Etymology
From methy(l) + -cillin (“6-aminopenicillanic acid derivative”).
Meanings
- (uncountable) A semisynthetic form of penicillin C₁₇H₂₀N₂O₆S used especially in the form of its sodium salt against staphylococci which produce penicillinase.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| methicillin | alternative | lexicographic | |
| methycillin | alternative | lexicographic |