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nalidixic acid

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Chemical structure of nalidixic acid
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Etymology

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From na(phtha)l(ene) +‎ (pyr)idi(ne) +‎ (carbo)x(yl)ic acid.

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nalidixic acid (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A synthetic quinolone antibacterial which inhibits the multiplication of bacteria, used to treat genitourinary infections.

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