penicillinase | ||
1. | [ noun ] (biology,chemistry,biochemistry) enzyme produced by certain bacteria that inactivates penicillin and results in resistance to that antibiotic | |
Synonyms: | beta-lactamase | |
Related terms: | enzyme | |
Similar spelling: |
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