HyperDic: phenoxymethyl_penicillin

English > 1 sense of the expression phenoxymethyl penicillin:
NOUNartifactphenoxymethyl penicillin, penicillin Va crystalline penicillin similar in action to penicillin G but more resistant to the action of gastric acids
English > phenoxymethyl penicillin: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA crystalline penicillin similar in action to penicillin G but more resistant to the action of gastric acids.
Synonympenicillin V
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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