cephalosporin

1. (noun) one of several broad spectrum antibiotic substances obtained from fungi and related to penicillin (trade name Mefoxin); addition of side chains has produced semisynthetic antibiotics with greater antibacterial activity
Synonyms: Mefoxin
Related Words: Cefobid, Ceftin, Claforan, Fortaz, Keflex, Keftab, Rocephin, Tazicef, Zinacef, antibiotic, antibiotic drug, cefoperazone, cefotaxime, ceftazidime, ceftriaxone, cefuroxime, cephalexin, cephalothin, wonder drug



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