Definition of "penicillins" []

• Plural form of penicillin. (noun)

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• "A history of allergy to beta-lactam antibiotics such as penicillins, cephalosporins, and/or carbapenems may be a risk factor, since cross-reactivity may occur."
• "Most of our "medically important" antibiotics, like penicillins, tetracyclines and erythromycins, are used in animals, not people."
• "Most of our medically important antibiotics, like penicillins, tetracyclines and erythromycins, are used in animals, not people."