sulfonamide

noun

antibacterial consisting of any of several synthetic organic compounds capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that require PABA

Roots

sulfursulfon- · Latin · sulfur-containing group ammoniakon-amide · Greek · ammonia-derived compound

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