Definition

A type of antibiotic that is used to treat various bacterial infections. It is a semisynthetic version of a natural compound and is given by injection.

Example

The doctor prescribed ceftriaxone to treat the patient's severe infection.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of ceftriaxone?

Yeah, I think it's an antibiotic, right?

Exactly! It's used for treating a variety of infections.

I read that it's really effective for serious bacterial infections.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ceftriaxone is derived from the components 'cef-' (from 'cephalosporin', a class of antibiotics derived from a fungus) and 'triaxone' (indicating the presence of three 'axone' structures in its chemical composition). The word refers to a specific antibiotic that belongs to the cephalosporin class, characterized by its three axone structures.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cef-' as relating to a type of antibiotic and 'triaxone' indicating its three structural components, which helps you remember that ceftriaxone is a specific antibiotic with a unique chemical structure.

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