pun4 nei4 sai1 lam4盤尼西林盘尼西林
Jyutpingpun4 nei4 sai1 lam4
Yalepùhn nèih sāi làhm
Definition
Penicillin; one of the earliest antibiotics used in Western medicine.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the historical antibiotic discovery, often appearing in medical contexts or historical discussions. While it remains the standard term for the drug, modern clinical settings might more frequently refer to broader classes of antibiotics like 抗生素 when discussing general treatments.
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zung3種jungExamples
The doctor said I am allergic to penicillin.
Do you know who invented penicillin?
Related words
Common phrases
penicillin allergy
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the phonetic loan word with modern, specific antibiotic names. It is strictly used for the penicillin family and should not be used as a generic term for all pills or medicine.
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