nalidixic acid

na·li·dix·ic acid

 (nā′lĭ-dĭk′sĭk)

n.

An antibacterial drug, C₁₂H₁₂N₂O₃, used to treat urinary tract infections caused by gram-negative bacteria.

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[Blend of naphthyridine (naphth(alene) + (p)yridine) and carboxylic acid, two of its constituents.]

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nalidixic acid

(ˌnælɪˈdɪksɪk)

n

a synthetic antibiotic used to treat infections of the urinary tract. Formula: C12H12N2O3

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nalidixic acid - antibacterial agent used especially to treat genitourinary infections NegGram antibacterial, antibacterial drug, bactericide - any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth

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Translations

nalidixic acid

n ácido nalidíxico

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