PIPERACILLIN

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

A synthetic type of penicillin antibiotic (trade name Pipracil) used for moderate to severe infections

Synonyms:

piperacillin; Pipracil

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("piperacillin" is a kind of...):

penicillin (any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases)

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