trimethoprim en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /tɹaɪˈmɛθ.əˌpɹɪm/ (General-American)
- /tɹʌɪˈmɛθ.ə(ʊ).pɹɪm/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Etymology tree English trimetho(xy) German Pyrimidinbor. English p(y)rim(idine) English trimethoprim From trimetho(xy) + p(y)rim(idine).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A synthetic antibiotic used to treat malaria and respiratory and urinary infections (usually in conjunction with a sulphonamide).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| trimethoprims | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
-prim · cotrimoxazole · trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole · trimoxazole
Translations (4)
cs trimetoprim (Translations) · es trimetoprima (Translations) · cs trimethoprim (Translations) · ca trimetoprim (Translations)