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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A narrow-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic of the penicillin class, used to treat infections caused by susceptible gram-positive bacteria. uncountable

Etymology

From flu(oro)- + cloxacillin.

Related phrases

beta lactamgram positive

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