penicil

/pɛnɪsɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of plant, especially one of the genus Penicillium, that produces penicillin.

“The scientist studied the various species of penicil in her lab.”

2. noun

a preparation of penicillin, used as an antibiotic.

“She was prescribed a penicil injection to fight the bacterial infection.”

Synonyms

  • antibiotic
  • penicillin

Antonyms

  • antibacterial
  • antifungal