English Explanatory Dictionary

trimethoprim

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A synthetic antibiotic used to treat malaria and respiratory and urinary infections (usually in conjunction with a sulphonamide).

Pronunciation

/tɹʌɪˈmɛθ.ə(ʊ).pɹɪm/ /tɹaɪˈmɛθ.əˌpɹɪm/

Word forms

trimethoprim trimethoprims

Etymology

From trimetho(xy) + p(y)rim(idine).

Derived words

-prim trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
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