piperacillin

Definitions of piperacillin
  1. noun
    a synthetic type of penicillin antibiotic (trade name Pipracil) used for moderate to severe infections
    synonyms: Pipracil
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    type of:
    penicillin
    any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases
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