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Definition of Cephalothin

1. Noun. A semisynthetic analogue of cephalosporin.

Definition of Cephalothin

1. Noun. (medicine) A semisynthetic antibiotic related to cephalosporin ¹

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Definition of Cephalothin

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Medical Definition of Cephalothin

1. A cephalosporin antibiotic. Pharmacological action: cephalosporins. Chemical name: 5-Thia-1-azabicyclo(4.2.0)oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 3-((acetyloxy)methyl)-8-oxo-7-((2-thienylacetyl)amino)-, (6R-trans)- (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Cephalothin

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1. Alzheimer's Disease: Diagnosis, Cause & Treatment by Margaret Strock (1996)
"... tocainide Antibiotics: cephalexin, cephalothin, metronidazole, ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin Anticholinergic agents: benztropine, homatropine, scopolamine, ..."

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