penicillinase

[US]/ˌpɛnɪsɪˈleɪn.eɪz/
[UK]/ˌpɛnɪsɪˈleɪn.eɪz/

Translation

n.an enzyme that inactivates penicillin
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

penicillinase resistance

penicillinase producing

penicillinase activity

penicillinase gene

penicillinase test

penicillinase enzyme

penicillinase inhibitor

penicillinase production

penicillinase strain

penicillinase variant

Example Sentences

penicillinase can break down penicillin, making it ineffective.

the presence of penicillinase in bacteria poses a challenge for treatment.

doctors often test for penicillinase before prescribing antibiotics.

some infections require alternative antibiotics due to penicillinase production.

understanding penicillinase can help in developing new drugs.

penicillinase-producing bacteria are often resistant to standard treatments.

research on penicillinase is crucial for antibiotic resistance studies.

inhibitors of penicillinase are used to enhance the effectiveness of penicillin.

penicillinase can be produced by certain strains of bacteria.

identifying penicillinase in a sample can guide treatment options.

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