Etymology

gemifloxacin

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Today it means: An oral broad-spectrum quinolone antibacterial agent used in the treatment of acute bacterial exacerbation of bronchitis and pneumonia. Full definition →

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The story

From [Term?] + -floxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).

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