Phrase guide

benzathine benzylpenicillin

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American: /ˌbɛn.zəˌθin ˌbɛn.zəlˌpɛn.ɪˈsɪl.ɪn/

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noun

Meaning 1

An aqueous suspension of a relatively insoluble salt of benzylpenicillin that is absorbed slowly following intramuscular injection to provide a low but persistent level of benzylpenicillin in the blood plasma.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: medicine, pharmacology, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: benzathine penicillin, benzathine penicillin G, penicillin G benzathine

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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