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noun
A third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, usually reserved for the treatment of infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: medicine, pharmacology, sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a parenteral cephalosporin (trade names Fortaz and Tazicef) used to treat moderate infections
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Fortaz, Tazicef
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: cephalosporin, Mefoxin
History
From cef- (“cefalosporanic acid derivative”) + th(i)az(olyl) + (pyr)id(inium) + (ox)ime.
