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sulfa

/ˈsʌl.fə/

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noun

/ˈsʌl.fə/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любую из группы синтетических антибактериальных соединений, которые подавляют рост бактерий, препятствуя их использованию ПАБК.

A noun referring to any of a group of synthetic antibacterial compounds that inhibit the growth of bacteria by interfering with their use of PABA.

  1. Antibacterial drugC1formalmedical

    Any of a group of synthetic organic compounds that inhibit the growth of bacteria by interfering with their ability to use PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid).

    ruСульфаниламидный препарат

    • The doctor prescribed a sulfa drug to treat the infection.
    • Sulfa medications were among the first effective antibacterial agents.
    • Some patients are allergic to sulfa compounds.

    Synonymssulfa drugsulfonamide

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