English Explanatory Dictionary

azithromycin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A semisynthetic macrolide antibiotic C₃₈H₇₂N₂O₁₂ (trademarks Zithromax, Z-PAK) that is derived from erythromycin and is used especially as an antibacterial agent.

Pronunciation

/əˌzɪθ.ɹoʊˈmaɪ.sn̩/

Word forms

azithromycin

Etymology

From az- + (er)ythromycin.

Synonyms

Zithromax Zmax Zithromax Tri-Pak Tri-Pak Zithromax Z-Pak Z-Pak
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