iclaprim

English

Etymology

From (c)ycla(ne) +‎ -prim (“dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor, antibacterial”).

Noun

iclaprim (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A diaminopyrimidine dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor being developed for the treatment of skin and tissue infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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