rifampicin en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ɹɪˈfæm.pɪs.ɪn/
Etymology
Blend of rifam(y)cin + pi(perazinyl).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A reddish-brown semisynthetic antibiotic C₄₃H₅₈N₄O₁₂ obtained from the bacterium Amycolaptosis mediterranei, used chiefly to treat tuberculosis, leprosy, and asymptomatic carriers of meningococci.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| rifampicins | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| rifampin | US, alternative | lexicographic |