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ciprofloxacin

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English

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Chemical structure of ciprofloxacin
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Etymology

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From cy(clo)pro(pyl) +‎ -floxacin (nalidixic acid derivative).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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ciprofloxacin (uncountable) (abbreviated cipro)

  1. (pharmacology) A broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic C17H18FN3O3 that is often administered in the form of its hydrochloride C17H18FN3O3·HCl and is effective especially against gram-negative bacteria.

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