English Explanatory Dictionary

cotrimoxazole

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sulfonamide antibacterial combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole, in the ratio of 1 to 5, used in the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections.

Word forms

cotrimoxazole co-trimoxazole

Etymology

From co- + blend of trimethoprim + sulfamethoxazole.

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