nalidixic acid en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌnæl.ɪˌdɪk.sɪk ˈæs.ɪd/
Etymology
From na(phtha)l(ene) + (pyr)idi(ne) + (carbo)x(yl)ic acid.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A synthetic quinolone antibacterial which inhibits the multiplication of bacteria, used to treat genitourinary infections.
Deriveds
Translations (2)
fi nalidiksiinihappo (Translations) · ru налиди́ксовая кислота́ (Translations)