penicillinase meaning and definition

Definition and meaning of penicillinase at MeaningMonkey.org. penicillinase meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.

PENICILLINASE noun

Definition of penicillinase (noun)

enzyme produced by certain bacteria that inactivates penicillin and results in resistance to that antibiotic
- synonyms: beta-lactamase

Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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