ciprofloxacin

cip·ro·flox·a·cin

[sip-roh-flok-suh-sin]
noun Pharmacology.
a fluoroquinolone, C 17 H 18 FN 3 O 3, used in its hydrochloride form as a broad-spectrum antibiotic.
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ciprofloxacin (ˌsɪprəʊˈflɒksəsɪn) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a broad-spectrum antibiotic used against Gram-negative bacteria. It is effective against anthrax

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ciprofloxacin   (sĭp'rō-flŏk'sə-sĭn)  Pronunciation Key 
A synthetic antibiotic with a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity, used mostly to treat skin, urinary tract, and respiratory tract infections.
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