B2nounhealthscience
US/ˌpen.əˈsɪl.ɪn/
UK/ˌpen.ɪˈsɪl.ɪn/
a medicine made from a mold that kills many kinds of harmful bacteria
In context
Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin by accident in 1928.
The doctor gave my son penicillin for his throat infection.
Some people are allergic to penicillin and must tell their doctor.
Words that go with penicillin
adjective + preposition
- allergic to penicillinHe is allergic to penicillin.
verb + noun
- discover penicillinFleming discovered penicillin in a lab.
- take penicillinYou should take penicillin for ten days.
verb + preposition
- treat with penicillinDoctors treat the infection with penicillin.
noun + noun
- penicillin injectionThe nurse gave him a penicillin injection.
noun + preposition
- a course of penicillinShe finished a course of penicillin.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am allergy to penicillin.Correct: I am allergic to penicillin.