Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Benzylpenicillin

👉 The term "benzylpenicillin" refers to a type of antibiotic that is commonly used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is specifically named after the compound benzylpenicillin, which is an alcohol derivative that has been found to inhibit the growth of certain bacteria by blocking their synthesis of penicillinase enzymes. Benzylpenicillin was originally isolated from the fungus Penicillium chrysogenum and then developed into a broad-spectrum antibiotic by its discoverer

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