Definition

A type of antibiotic that is made by changing the structure of another antibiotic called cephalosporin, and is effective against a wide range of bacteria.

Example

Cephaloridine is often used in hospitals to treat serious infections.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of cephaloridine?

No, I haven't. What is it?

It's a broad-spectrum antibiotic that's modified from cephalosporin.

That sounds interesting! I didn't know there were so many types of antibiotics.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cephaloridine is formed from "cephalo-" (from Greek "kephalē", meaning head) and "-ridine" (a suffix used in chemistry to denote a class of compounds). The word refers to a compound related to the head or brain, particularly in the context of its chemical structure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cephalo-' meaning 'head' and '-ridine' indicating a type of compound, which helps you remember that cephaloridine is related to compounds associated with the head or brain.

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