rifampicin

/ rɪˈfæmpɪsɪn; rɪˈfæmpɪn /

noun

1. a drug used in the treatment of tuberculosis, meningitis, and leprosy

Word History and Origins

Origin of rifampicin¹

C20: from rifam ( y ) cin , from Rififi , nickname of the original culture + -mycin + inserted pi ( perazine )