Etymology

tetroxoprim

T1E1T1R1O1X8O1P3R1I1M3

Today it means: A derivative of trimethoprim. Full definition →

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The story

From tetr- + oxo- + -prim (“dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor, antibacterial”).

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