"cef-" meaning in English

See cef- in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Prefix

IPA: /sɛf/
Etymology: Etymology tree English cefalosporin English cef- From cefalosporin. Etymology templates: {{etymon|en|cefalosporin|text=+|tree=1}} Etymology tree English cefalosporin English cef- From cefalosporin. Head templates: {{en-prefix}} cef-
  1. (pharmacology) Used to form names of cefalosporanic acid derivative used as antibiotics. Tags: morpheme
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