ciprofloxacin

English

Chemical structure of ciprofloxacin

Etymology

From cy(clo)pro(pyl) +‎ -floxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˌsɪp.ɹəˈflɑk.səs.ɪn/

Noun

ciprofloxacin (uncountable) (abbreviated cipro)

1. (pharmacology) A broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic C₁₇H₁₈FN₃O₃ that is often administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₇H₁₈FN₃O₃·HCl and is effective especially against gram-negative bacteria.

References

• “ciprofloxacin”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.