Definition

Relating to or containing a type of drug known as sulfa, which is used to treat infections.

Example

The doctor prescribed sulfa medication to help fight the infection.

Conversation

I just started taking these new sulfa pills for my infection.

Oh really? Do they work well for you?

Yeah, my doctor said they're pretty effective for treating it.

That's good to hear! I hope you feel better soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sulfa originates from the word 'sulfanilamide', which is derived from 'sulfa-' (referring to sulfur) and 'anil' (from aniline, a compound derived from coal tar). The term 'sulfa' refers to a group of synthetic antimicrobial drugs that contain sulfur.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sulfa' as relating to 'sulfur', which is a key component in these antimicrobial drugs.

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