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oxacillin

noun
ox·​a·​cil·​lin | \ ˌäk-sə-ˈsi-lən How to pronounce oxacillin (audio) \

Definition of oxacillin

: a semisynthetic penicillin administered in the form of its hydrated sodium salt C19H18N3NaO5S·H2O to treat infections caused by penicillin-resistant staphylococci

Examples of oxacillin in a Sentence

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 The superbug is resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics, a broad-spectrum group which includes methicillin as well as oxacillin and the cephalosporins. — Ranjit Devraj, Quartz India, "Superbugs have returned to haunt India’s hospitals," 23 July 2019

First Known Use of oxacillin

1962, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for oxacillin

ox- + azole + penicillin

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oxacillin

noun
ox·​a·​cil·​lin | \ ˌäk-sə-ˈsil-ən How to pronounce oxacillin (audio) \

Medical Definition of oxacillin

: a semisynthetic penicillin administered in the form of its hydrated sodium salt C19H18N3NaO5S·H2O to treat infections caused by penicillin-resistant staphylococci

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