Definition of Penicillinase in English :
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Penicillinase meaning in English
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Penicillinase
see synonyms of penicillinaseNoun
1. beta-lactamase, penicillinase
enzyme produced by certain bacteria that inactivates penicillin and results in resistance to that antibiotic
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Penicillinase
see synonyms of penicillinasenoun
any of a group of enzymes used to treat allergic reactions to penicillin
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Penicillinase
see synonyms of penicillinasen.
Any of several beta-lactamase enzymes that cleave the beta-lactam ring in penicillins. Penicillinases are found in many penicillin-resistant bacteria.
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