Penicillin (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed penicillin to treat the bacterial infection.
- Penicillin revolutionized the treatment of diseases such as pneumonia and tuberculosis.
- The discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming in 1928 was a major breakthrough in the fight against bacterial infections.
- Penicillin is commonly used to treat strep throat, ear infections, and skin infections.
- The overuse of penicillin has led to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.