penicillin

/ˌpɛnɪˈsɪlɪn/

Meanings

noun

Any of a group of narrow-spectrum antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds or synthesized; they have a beta-lactam structure; most are active against gram-positive bacteria and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases.

Examples :

"The doctor prescribed penicillin for my son's ear infection, hoping the antibiotic would quickly kill the bacteria. "

Related Words

infections noun

/ɪnˈfɛkʃənz/

The act or process of infecting.

""Washing your hands often helps prevent the spread of infections." "

synthesized verb

/ˈsɪnθəˌsaɪzd/ /ˈsɪnθɪˌsaɪzd/

To combine two or more things to produce a new product.

"The chemist synthesized a new drug by combining several different compounds. "

structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

penicillium noun

/ˌpɛnɪˈsɪliəm/ /ˌpɛnɪˈsɪljəm/

Any of the blue-green fungi, of the genus Penicillium, that are used in the manufacture of cheeses, and are an important source of antibiotics.

"The blue veins in Roquefort cheese are caused by a type of mold called Penicillium. "

obtained verb

/əbˈteɪnd/

To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.

"She obtained her driver's license after passing the driving test. "

antibiotics noun

/ˌæntibaɪˈɑːtɪks/ /ˌæntibaɪˈɒtɪks/

Any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms, generally transported by the lymphatic system.

"The doctor prescribed antibiotics to help fight the bacterial infection in my throat. "

prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

treatment noun

/ˈtɹiːtmənt/

The process or manner of treating someone or something.

"He still has nightmares resulting from the treatment he received from his captors."

positive noun

/ˈpɒzɪ̈tɪv/ /ˈpɑzɪ̈tɪv/

A thing capable of being affirmed; something real or actual.

"The positive of finishing the project early is a bonus week of vacation. "

spectrum noun

/ˈspektɹəm/ /ˈspɛkt(ʃ)ɹəm/

A range; a continuous, infinite, one-dimensional set, possibly bounded by extremes.

"The spectrum of emotions my sister displayed during the argument was wide, from anger to sadness to confusion. "

antibiotic noun

/ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/

Any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms, generally transported by the lymphatic system.

"The doctor prescribed an antibiotic to fight the bacterial infection in my son's throat. "

infection noun

/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/

The act or process of infecting.

"The infection spread quickly through the classroom after one student got sick. "