oxacillin en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌɑk.səˈsɪl.ɪn/ (General-American)
- /ˌɒk.səˈsɪl.ɪn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From (is)oxa(zole) + -cillin (“6-aminopenicillanic acid derivative”).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A narrow-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic made by chemical modification of penicillin and administered in the form of its hydrated sodium salt C₁₉H₁₈N₃NaO₅S·H₂O to treat infections caused by penicillin-resistant staphylococci.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| oxacillins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |