Word: ampicillin
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: am
pi
ci
llin
Definition: A semisynthetic form of penicillin C16H19N3O4S that is effective against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria and is used to treat infections of the urinary, respiratory, and intestinal tracts.
Morphemes:
Affix: amino-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of amines and of the amino functional group.
Affix: penicillin
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a group of narrow-spectrum antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds or synthesized, that have a beta-lactam structure and are active against gram-positive bacteria and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pēnicillum
Language: la
Decoded: penicillum
Meaning: painters brush
Affix: -ium
Language: en
Decoded: -ium
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of quaternary ammonium compounds used as neuromuscular blocking agents, cholinergic agents, anticholinergic agents, antibacterials/antiseptics, or other agents.
Affix: -in
Language: en
Decoded: -in
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an antibiotic