Definition of Lactams

1. Noun. (plural of lactam) ¹

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Definition of Lactams

1. lactam [n] - See also: lactam

Medical Definition of Lactams

1. Cyclic amides formed from aminocarboxy acids by the elimination of water. They are isomeric with lactims, which are enol forms of lactams. Pharmacological action: antibiotics, lactam. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lactams

lactacidemia
lactacidosis
lactacystin
lactage
lactagogue
lactalbumin
lactalbumins
lactaldehyde
lactam
lactamase
lactamases
lactamic
lactamic acid
lactamide
lactamides
lactams (current term)
lactard
lactarene
lactarian
lactarians
lactaries
lactary
lactase
lactase deficiency
lactase restriction
lactases
lactate
lactate-2-sulfate sulfatase
lactate 2-mono-oxygenase
lactate dehydratase

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