Etymology

iclaprim

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Today it means: A diaminopyrimidine dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor being developed for the treatment of skin and tissue infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Full definition →

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The story

From (c)ycla(ne) + -prim (“dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor, antibacterial”).

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