"beta-lactam" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: beta-lactams [plural]
Etymology: From beta + lactam, where beta refers to the position of the carbon atom to which the nitrogen is attached. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|beta|lactam}} beta + lactam Head templates: {{en-noun}} beta-lactam (plural beta-lactams)
  1. (organic chemistry) A lactam having a four-membered ring structure; a structural element of many antibiotics such as penicillin. Wikipedia link: beta-lactam Categories (topical): Organic chemistry Synonyms: β-lactam, betalactam Derived forms: beta-lactamase, beta-lactamic, monobactam Related terms: alpha-lactam, penam Translations (lactam having a four-membered ring structure): béta-laktám (Hungarian)

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