Carbapenem

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Any of a class of broad-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotics that are resistant to enzymatic hydrolysis

Etymology

From carba(on) + penem.

Related phrases

carbapenem resistant enterobacteriaceaebeta lactambroad spectrum

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