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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