penicillin

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/ˌpɛn.ɪˈsɪl.ɪn/

noun 2

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ADJ.

allergic, resistant

VERB + PENICILLIN

am, saved

PENICILLIN + NOUN

drugs, first-line, sulfa, sulfamides

Definitions

noun

Any of a group of narrow-spectrum antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds or synthesized, that have a beta-lactam structure and are active against gram-positive bacteria and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases.

A blue mold of the genus Penicillium that produces penicillin.

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I'm allergic to penicillin

Indicates that the speaker has an allergy to penicillin.

Example Bank

Penicillin has contributed much to the welfare of mankind.

Tatoeba · #33919

To whom do we owe the discovery of penicillin?

Tatoeba · #33920

I am allergic to aspirin, penicillin, and sulfa drugs.

Tatoeba · #71824

I am not allergic to penicillin.

Tatoeba · #436403

I'm allergic to aspirin, penicillin, and sulfamides.

Tatoeba · #1037082

This bacterium is resistant to penicillin.

Tatoeba · #3222812

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