Tazobactam

//ˌtæz.əˈbækˌtæm// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A compound that inhibits the action of bacterial beta-lactamases, used in antibiotics. uncountable

Etymology

From t(ri)azo(lyl) + -bactam (“β-lactamase inhibitor”).

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