HyperDic: penicillin_v

English > 1 sense of the expression penicillin V:
NOUNartifactpenicillin V, phenoxymethyl penicillina crystalline penicillin similar in action to penicillin G but more resistant to the action of gastric acids
English > penicillin V: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA crystalline penicillin similar in action to penicillin G but more resistant to the action of gastric acids.
Synonymphenoxymethyl penicillin
Narrowerpenicillin V potassium, Ledercillin VKA form of penicillin V (trade name Ledercillin VK)
BroaderpenicillinAny of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases

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