English Explanatory Dictionary

nalidixic acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A synthetic quinolone antibacterial which inhibits the multiplication of bacteria, used to treat genitourinary infections.

Pronunciation

/ˌnæl.ɪˌdɪk.sɪk ˈæs.ɪd/

Word forms

nalidixic acid

Etymology

From na(phtha)l(ene) + (pyr)idi(ne) + (carbo)x(yl)ic acid.

Derived words

nalidixate
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