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sulpha

/ˈsʌl.fə/

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noun

/ˈsʌl.fə/C1formalbritishmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любое из нескольких синтетических органических соединений, способных подавлять рост бактерий, нуждающихся в ПАБК, используемое в качестве антибактериального средства.

A noun referring to any of several synthetic organic compounds capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that require PABA, used as an antibacterial agent.

  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, used to treat infections.

    ruАнтибактериальный препарат

    • The doctor prescribed a course of sulpha for the infection.
    • Sulpha drugs were among the first effective antibacterial agents.
    • Some patients are allergic to sulpha medications.

    Synonymssulfa drugsulfonamide

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