Meaning of penicillinase in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Noun

   penicillinase

   Definitions

   1. enzyme produced by certain bacteria that inactivates penicillin and results in resistance to that antibiotic

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• penicillin-resistant bacteria
• penicillin-resistant
• penicillin
• penicillamine
• penicillinase
• penicillinase-resistant antibiotic
• penicillin F
• penicillin G
• penicillin O