sulfa drug meaning

UK US /ˈsʌlfə drʌɡ/ 3 syllables

sulfa drug (noun): antibacterial consisting of any of several synthetic organic compounds capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that require PABA.

Definition of sulfa drug

  1. antibacterial consisting of any of several synthetic organic compounds capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that require PABA

    Synonyms: sulfa, sulpha, sulfonamide

    Type of: antibacterial

    Kinds: sulfacetamide, sulfadiazine, sulfamethazine, sulfamethoxazole, sulfanilamide, sulfapyridine, sulfisoxazole, Thiosulfil

How to pronounce sulfa drug

sulfa drug is pronounced /ˈsʌlfə drʌɡ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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