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rifampicin

/ rɪˈfæmpɪn; rɪˈfæmpɪsɪn /

noun

  1. a drug used in the treatment of tuberculosis, meningitis, and leprosy


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Word History and Origins

Origin of rifampicin1

C20: from rifam ( y ) cin , from Rififi , nickname of the original culture + -mycin + inserted pi ( perazine )

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