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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any amide of a sulfonic acid RS(=O)₂NR'₂ IUPAC, US
2. 2
   antibacterial consisting of any of several synthetic organic compounds capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that require PABA wordnet
3. 3
   Any of a group of antibiotics; a sulfa drug IUPAC, US

Synonyms

All synonyms

sulfasulfa drugsulfa drugsulpha

Related phrases

sulfa drugsulfonic acid

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