Penicillin

Synonyms of penicillin

• antibiotic
• amoxicillin
• cephalosporin

Antonyms of penicillin

• infection
• bacteria
• virus

Collocations of penicillin

bacterial infection

Frequency: 80 %

Penicillin is commonly used to treat bacterial infections.

infectious disease

Frequency: 75 %

Penicillin has been instrumental in treating various infectious diseases.

antibiotic resistance

Frequency: 70 %

The overuse of penicillin has led to an increase in antibiotic resistance.

penicillin allergy

Frequency: 65 %

It is important to inform your doctor if you have a penicillin allergy.

allergic reaction

Frequency: 60 %

Some people may experience an allergic reaction to penicillin.

Idiomatic Expressions for penicillin

• Phrase: spread like penicillin
  Meaning: to rapidly proliferate or become widely known
  Usage: The news of the scandal spread like penicillin throughout the office.