HyperDic: methicillin

English > 1 sense of the word methicillin:
NOUNartifactmethicillinantibiotic drug of the penicillin family used in the treatment of certain staphylococcal infections
English > methicillin: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
Meaningantibiotic drug of the penicillin family used in the treatment of certain staphylococcal infections.
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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