English Explanatory Dictionary

pentamidine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A synthetic antibiotic drug used chiefly in the form of its salt C₂₃H₃₆N₄O₁₀S₂ especially to treat protozoal infections (such as leishmaniasis) and to prevent pneumocystis pneumonia.

Pronunciation

/pɛnˈtæm.ɪ.diːn/

Word forms

pentamidine pentamidines

Etymology

From pent- + -amidine.

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