trimethoprim

/traɪˈmɛθəprɪm/
noun
  1. A type of antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections, especially of the urinary tract.
    • He finished the full course of trimethoprim to make sure the bacteria were gone.
    • Trimethoprim is often combined with sulfamethoxazole for stronger effect.
    • The doctor prescribed trimethoprim for her bladder infection.
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