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    Penicilina (en. Penicillin)

    /penisiˈlina/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A type of antibiotic used to combat infections caused by bacteria.
    Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming.
    La penicilina fue descubierta por Alexander Fleming.
    A medication that belongs to the beta-lactam group.
    Doctors prescribe penicillin to treat various infections.
    Los médicos recetan penicilina para tratar diversas infecciones.
    Antibacterial substance produced by the Penicillium fungus.
    Penicillin revolutionized medicine in the mid-20th century.
    La penicilina revolucionó la medicina a mediados del siglo XX.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'penicillus', which means 'brush', referring to the shape of the fungus.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be like finding a needle in a haystack
    Difficulty in finding a solution or answer, related to the search for penicillin in treatment.
    ser como encontrar una aguja en un pajar

    Related Words

    antibiotic
    A substance that inhibits the growth of bacteria.
    antibiótico
    infection
    A health disturbance caused by pathogens, such as bacteria or viruses.
    infección
    fungus
    An organism that includes species that produce penicillin.
    hongo

    Slang Meanings

    quick cure
    After taking penicillin, I felt better in a day.
    Al tomar penicilina, me sentí mejor en un día.
    miracle remedy
    My grandmother says that penicillin is a miracle remedy for infections.
    Mi abuela dice que la penicilina es un remedio milagroso para las infecciones.