PENICILLIN-RESISTANT

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Unaffected by penicillin

Example:

penicillin-resistant bacteria

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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

penicillin (any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases)

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