penicillin - Definition from the DRUGS, MEDICINES topic - MEDICINE

Topic: DRUGS, MEDICINES

Date:	1900-2000
Language:	Modern Latin
Origin:	Penicillium name of a type of mold, from Latin penicillus; PENCIL¹

penicillin
noun

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[uncountable]

MD a type of medicine that is used to treat infections caused by bacteria

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