ampicillin

/æmpɪˈsɪlɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A broad-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections.

“The doctor prescribed ampicillin to cure her 6-year-old daughter’s pneumonia.”

Synonyms

  • beta-lactam antibiotic
  • penicillin

Antonyms

  • antibiotic-resistant bacteria