"rifa-" meaning in English

See rifa- in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Prefix

IPA: /ɹɪf.ə/, /ɹɪˈfæ/
Etymology: From rifamycin. Etymology templates: {{m|en|rifamycin}} rifamycin Head templates: {{head|en|prefix|head=|sort=}} rifa-, {{en-prefix}} rifa-
  1. (pharmacology) Used to form names of rifamycin derivatives used as antibiotics. Tags: morpheme Categories (topical): Pharmaceutical drugs
    Sense id: en-rifa--en-prefix-Bulljk6Y Topics: medicine, pharmacology, sciences

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