cephalosporin
/ˌsɛfəloʊˈspɔrɪn/
noun
- Any of a group of broad-spectrum antibiotics derived from the fungus Acremonium, used to treat bacterial infections.
- This type of cephalosporin is effective against many respiratory infections.
- The doctor prescribed cephalosporin for the patient's skin infection.
- Cephalosporin is often used when patients are allergic to penicillin.