Meaning of penicillin in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌpɛnəˈsɪlən/

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  1. Noun

    penicillin

    Etymology

    from the modern Latin genus name Penicillium (see penicillium) + -in

    Definitions

    1. any of various antibiotics obtained from penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases

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