nafcillin

(năfˌsĭlˈĭn)

noun

A semisynthetic, white to yellowish white powder, C₂₁H₂₁N₂NaO₅S, used as an antibiotic in severe staphylococcal infections.

Origin:

Origin: naf- (shortening and alteration of naphthalene)

Origin: + (peni)cillin

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