carbenicillin

(kär-bĕnˌĭ-sĭlˈĭn)

noun
A semisynthetic derivative of penicillin that is effective in the treatment of infections caused by certain susceptible strains of Gram-negative bacteria, such as Pseudomonas and Proteus.

Origin:

Origin: car(boxy)-

Origin: + blend of benzyl

Origin: and penicillin

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