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penicillinase

/ˌpɛn.ɪˈsɪl.ɪ.neɪz/

Traduction: Enzyme produite par certaines bactéries qui inactive la pénicilline, conférant une résistance aux antibiotiques.

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noun

/ˌpɛn.ɪˈsɪl.ɪ.neɪz/C2formalscientific
  • frEnzyme produite par certaines bactéries qui inactive la pénicilline, conférant une résistance aux antibiotiques.

An enzyme produced by certain bacteria that inactivates penicillin, leading to antibiotic resistance.

  1. Enzyme that inactivates penicillinC2formalscientific

    An enzyme produced by certain bacteria that breaks down penicillin, rendering the antibiotic ineffective and causing bacterial resistance.

    frPénicillinase

    • The presence of penicillinase in the bacterial culture explained the treatment failure.
    • Scientists are studying how to inhibit penicillinase to restore antibiotic effectiveness.
    • Staphylococcus aureus strains that produce penicillinase are resistant to standard penicillin therapy.

    Synonymesbeta-lactamase

Formes
  • penicillinases plural form
  • penicillinases' possessive plural form
  • penicillinase's possessive singular form