chloramphenicol

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Pronunciation

/ˌklɔː.ɹamˈfɛ.nɪ.kɒl/

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/ˌklɔː.ɹamˈfɛ.nɪ.kɒl/ · /ˌklɔˌɹæmˈfɛ.nɪˌkɔl/

Definition of chloramphenicol

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noun

(countable, uncountable)A broad-spectrum antibiotic C₁₁H₁₂Cl₂N₂O₅ isolated from cultures of a soil actinomycete (Streptomyces venezuelae) or prepared synthetically and used against serious infections such as typhoid fever.

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From chlor- + am(ide) + phen- + ni(tro)- + (gly)col.

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