amoxicillin

noun

amox·​i·​cil·​lin ə-ˌmäk-sē-ˈsi-lən 

: a semisynthetic penicillin C₁₆H₁₉N₃O₅S derived from ampicillin

Examples of amoxicillin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As for antibiotic and antibiotic resistance genes, Baker found trimethoprim, used to treat urinary tract and ear infections, and amoxicillin. —Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2024

But hospital medical records indicate her death may be linked to the rash and an allergic reaction to the antibiotic amoxicillin, according to a review of medical records. —Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 23 July 2024

The antibiotics most commonly used to treat Lyme disease include doxycycline, amoxicillin, or cefuroxime axetil. —Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 26 June 2024

Mice treated with amoxicillin or clindamycin had lower beneficial bacteria counts and less diversity of gut bacteria. —Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 20 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

am(ino)+ ox- + (pen)icillin

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

amoxicillin

noun

amox·​i·​cil·​lin

variants or British amoxycillin

ə-ˌmäk-sē-ˈsil-ən 

: a semisynthetic penicillin C₁₆H₁₉N₃O₅S derived from ampicillin see amoxil, augmentin, larotid, trimox