plural of penicillus

(pharmacology) Any of a group of narrow-spectrum antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds or synthesized, that have a beta-lactam structure and are active against gram-positive bacteria and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases.

plural of penicillin

(pharmacology) A narrow-spectrum antibiotic.

(pharmacology) Alternative form of benzylpenicillin.

(pharmacology) Alternative form of phenoxymethyl penicillin.

(pharmacology) A narrow spectrum penicillin antibiotic.

plural of penicillinase

(biochemistry) A specific type of beta-lactamase showing specificity for penicillins.

Any of the blue-green fungi, of the genus Penicillium, that are used in the manufacture of cheeses, and are an important source of antibiotics.