Nafcillin Definition
năfsĭlĭn
noun
A semisynthetic, white to yellowish white powder, C21 H21 N2 NaO5 S, used as an antibiotic in severe staphylococcal infections.
American Heritage
A beta-lactam antibiotic of the penicillin class.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- Nafcil
Origin of Nafcillin
naf- (shortening and alteration of naphthalene) (peni)cillin
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Find Similar Words
Find similar words to nafcillin using the buttons below.