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Pronunciation: fĕ-neth′i-sil′in pō-tas′ē-ŭm
Definition: A penicillin preparation that is stable in gastric juice and is rapidly but only partially absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
Synonym(s): α-phenoxyethylpenicillin potassium, penicillin B
Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
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