rifapentine

English

Etymology

From rifa- (“rifamycin derivative”) +‎ (cyclo)pent(yl) +‎ -ine.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌɹɪf.əˈpɛn.tiːn/

Noun

rifapentine (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) An antibiotic drug used in the treatment of tuberculosis.
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