ceftazidime

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/sɛfˈtæz.ɪ.diːm/

noun

A third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, usually reserved for the treatment of infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

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Meanings

nounceftazidime (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineA third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, usually reserved for the treatment of infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna parenteral cephalosporin (trade names Fortaz and Tazicef) used to treat moderate infections

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FortazTazicef
Broader
cephalosporinMefoxin

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

From cef- (“cefalosporanic acid derivative”) + th(i)az(olyl) + (pyr)id(inium) + (ox)ime.

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APA

ceftazidime. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ceftazidime

MLA

“ceftazidime.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ceftazidime. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ceftazidime,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ceftazidime.

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