PENICILLIN
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Penicillin.
Penicillin - as a noun
Any of various antibiotics obtained from penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
antibioticantibiotic drugHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Allergic reactions to penicillin can range from mild to severe."
"Doctors often prescribe penicillin to treat strep throat."
"Some bacteria have developed resistance to penicillin."
"Before the discovery of penicillin, bacterial infections were often fatal."
"Prolonged use of penicillin can lead to antibiotic resistance."
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