Nalidixic Acid Definition

nālĭ-dĭksĭk
noun
An antibacterial drug, C12 H12 N2 O3 , used to treat urinary tract infections caused by gram-negative bacteria.
American Heritage Medicine
Synonyms:
  • NegGram

Origin of Nalidixic Acid

  • Blend of naphthyridine (naphth(alene)) ((p)yridine) carboxylic acid two of its constituents

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

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