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What is the definition or description of: amoxicillin?
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Aminopenicillin: Amoxicillin is in the penicillin class of antibiotics. All penicillins are distinguished by the presence of a beta-lactam ring, and are known to kill bacteria by inhibiting synthesis (production) of bacterial cell walls.
Answered 4/4/2016
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