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Meaning of penicillinase | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

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

countable, uncountable

Examples

“To date, there have been only 23 confirmed cases of penicillinase-producing gonococcus (totally penicillin-resistant gonorrhea) reported in the United States.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

penicillinic acid penicilliosis penicillium penicilloic acid penicilloside penicilloyl