nalidixic acid

English

Etymology

From na(phtha)l(ene) +‎ (pyr)idi(ne) +‎ (carbo)x(yl)ic acid.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌnæl.ɪˌdɪk.sɪk ˈæs.ɪd/
  • Rhymes: -æsɪd

Noun

nalidixic acid (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A synthetic quinolone antibacterial which inhibits the multiplication of bacteria, used to treat genitourinary infections.

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