Carbenicillin

//kɑɹˌbɛn.ɪˈsɪl.ɪn// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A broad-spectrum semisynthetic form of penicillin C₁₇H₁₈N₂O₆S used to treat infection by Gram-negative bacteria (as pseudomonas). uncountable

Etymology

Blend of carboxy + ben(zylpen)icillin.

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gram negative

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