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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of a class of cyclic amides that are the nitrogen analogs of lactones, formed by heating amino acids; the tautomeric enol forms are known as lactims.

Etymology

From lac(tone) + am(ide).

Related phrases

β-lactamalpha lactamamino acidbeta lactam

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