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cephalosporin

/kɛfəˈlɒspɔːrɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does cephalosporin mean?

noun

A group of beta-lactam antibiotics derived from the fungus Cephalosporium acremonium, used to treat bacterial infections.

Example

"The doctor prescribed a cephalosporin antibiotic to help clear up the patient's infection."

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