Cephalosporin Definition

sĕf-ə-lə-spôrĭn
cephalosporins
noun
Any of a major group of broad-spectrum antibiotics produced by, or derived from, a fungus (genus Cephalosporium): an alternative for people allergic to penicillin.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Cephalosporin

Noun

Singular:
cephalosporin
Plural:
cephalosporins

Origin of Cephalosporin

  • New Latin Cephalosporium former genus name (cephalo–) (spora spore spore) –in

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From New Latin Cephalosporium, a genus of fungi.

    From Wiktionary

Cephalosporin Sentence Examples

  • A first- or second-generation cephalosporin has the required spectrum of activity.

  • Antibiotic rationale A third-generation cephalosporin has the required spectrum of activity against the majority of likely pathogens and is an appropriate initial choice.

  • The usual choice for human bite wounds on the hand is a first-generation cephalosporin and either penicillin or amoxicillin-clavulanate (Augmentin).

  • Patients who are severely ill are given ampicillin or a third-generation cephalosporin, such as cefotaxime or ceftriaxone, intravenously.

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