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Word: Ampicillin
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1960s: blend of amino and a contraction of penicillin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌampɪˈsɪlɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a semi-synthetic form of penicillin used to treat infections of the urinary and respiratory tracts.
Short Definition:semi-synthetic form of penicillin used to treat infections of urinary and respiratory tracts
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