-cillin

English

Etymology

From penicillin.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈsɪl.ɪn/
  • Rhymes: -ɪlɪn

Suffix

-cillin

  1. (pharmacology) Used to form names of generic penicillin antibiotic drugs.
    amoxicillin, ampicillin, dicloxacillin, nafcillin, oxacillin

Derived terms
English terms suffixed with -cillin
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