oxacillin

/ˌɒksəˈsɪlɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, especially those caused by Staphylococcus aureus; a beta-lactamase-resistant penicillin derivative.

“The doctor prescribed oxacillin to treat the patient’s severe skin infection.”

Synonyms

  • antibiotic
  • beta-lactam
  • penicillin

Antonyms

  • pathogen
  • toxin