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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, usually reserved for the treatment of infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. uncountable
2. 2
   a parenteral cephalosporin (trade names Fortaz and Tazicef) used to treat moderate infections wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

fortaztazicef

Etymology

From cef- (“cefalosporanic acid derivative”) + th(i)az(olyl) + (pyr)id(inium) + (ox)ime.

Related phrases

pseudomonas aeruginosa

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