Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ceftazidime

/sɛfˈtæz.ɪ.diːm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.32 in modern English

Syllables: cef-tazidime
IPA: /sɛfˈtæz.ɪ.diːm/

28

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, usually reserved for the treatment of infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Uncountable

Etymology

From cef- (“cefalosporanic acid derivative”) + th(i)az(olyl) + (pyr)id(inium) + (ox)ime.

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

ceftazidimase

Synonyms

fortaz tazicef

Questions

How do you pronounce ceftazidime?: The recorded pronunciation is /sɛfˈtæz.ɪ.diːm/.
What does ceftazidime mean?: A third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, usually reserved for the treatment of infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Where does ceftazidime come from?: From cef- (“cefalosporanic acid derivative”) + th(i)az(olyl) + (pyr)id(inium) + (ox)ime.

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