English Explanatory Dictionary

clarithromycin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A semisynthetic macrolide antibiotic C₃₈H₆₉NO₁₃ (trademarks Biaxin, Klaricid) used especially in the treatment of various mild to moderate bacterial infections.

Pronunciation

/kləˌɹɪθ.ɹəʊˈmʌɪ.sɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-clarithromycin.wav /kləˌɹɪθ.ɹəˈmaɪ.sn̩/

Word forms

clarithromycin 6-O-methylerythromycin

Etymology

From Latin clārus (“clear”) + (e)rythromycin.

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