Meaning Of The Word Ampicillin

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What's The Definition Of Ampicillin?

ampicillin in American English
a synthetic antibiotic, C16H19N3O4S, derived from penicillin, having resistance to acids so that it can be taken orally to fight a wide range of bacterial infections
noun: a broad-spectrum semisynthetic penicillin, C16H19N3O4S, effective against certain susceptible Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria

ampicillin in British English
noun: a semisynthetic penicillin used to treat various infections

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