What does "penam" mean?

A bicyclic ring system containing a beta-lactam moiety fused with a five-member thiazolidine ring; the common core skeleton of the penicillin subclass of beta-lactam antibiotics.

What is a synonym for "penam"?

Common synonyms include: beta lactam.

Penam

//ˈpɛnæm// noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A bicyclic ring system containing a beta-lactam moiety fused with a five-member thiazolidine ring; the common core skeleton of the penicillin subclass of beta-lactam antibiotics.

Synonyms

All synonyms

beta lactam

Etymology

Blend of penicillin + lactam.

Related phrases

beta lactam

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