ciprofloxacin

English

Etymology

From cy(clo)pro(pyl) +‎ -floxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).

Pronunciation

Noun

ciprofloxacin (uncountable) (abbreviated cipro)

  1. (pharmacology) A broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic C17H18FN3O3 that is often administered in the form of its hydrochloride C17H18FN3O3·HCl and is effective especially against gram-negative bacteria.

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