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Methicillin

Description:

Methicillin is an antibiotic from the penicillin family that is used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria. It was one of the early penicillin drugs resistant to the enzyme penicillinase, making it effective against penicillin-resistant strains.

Senses:

1. Noun:

a) A type of antibiotic belonging to the penicillin family.

b) The name of a specific drug within the penicillin class, known for its resistance to penicillinase enzyme.

Usage:

1. Medical:

The methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection can be treated with methicillin.

Methicillin has been widely used to combat penicillin-resistant strains of bacteria.

Sample Sentences:

a) The doctor prescribed methicillin to treat the antibiotic-resistant infection.

b) Methicillin is known for its effectiveness against penicillin-resistant bacteria.

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