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amoxicillin
(redirected from Amoxycillin)

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a·mox·i·cil·lin  (-mks-sln)
n.
An semisynthetic penicillin, C16H19N3O5S, having an antibacterial spectrum of action similar to that of ampicillin.
[am(ino) + (hydr)ox(y) + (pen)icillin.]
amoxicillin  (-mks-sln)
An antibiotic derived from penicillin, having an antibacterial spectrum of action similar to that of ampicillin. Chemical formula: C16H19N3O5.
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Noun1.amoxicillinamoxicillin - an antibiotic; a semisynthetic oral penicillin (trade names Amoxil and Larotid and Polymox and Trimox and Augmentin) used to treat bacterial infections
Amoxil, Augmentin, Larotid, Polymox, Trimox
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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