ampicillin
a broad-spectrum semisynthetic penicillin, C16H19N3O4S, effective against certain susceptible Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
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British Dictionary definitions for ampicillin
/ (ˌæmpɪˈsɪlɪn) /
a semisynthetic penicillin used to treat various infections
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Scientific definitions for ampicillin
[ ăm′pĭ-sĭl′ĭn ]
An antibiotic derived from penicillin that has a broad antibacterial spectrum of action. It is effective against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria and is used primarily to treat gonorrhea and infections of the respiratory, urinary, and intestinal tracts.
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