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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. uncountable
2. 2
   a cephalosporin that can be given parenterally (trade name Zinacef) or orally by tablets (trade name Ceftin); indicated for infections of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract or meninges wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

ceftinzinacef

Etymology

From cef- (“cefalosporanic acid derivative”) + fur(yl) + oxime.

Related phrases

cefuroxime axetil

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