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penicillin

[pen-uh-sil-in] / ˌpɛn əˈsɪl ɪn /


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The discovery began with an unexpected laboratory result, similar to many famous scientific breakthroughs including X-rays, penicillin, Viagra and modern weight loss medications.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

It’s around 3 p.m. on a Thursday, and Joni Gonzalez, a nurse, has just learned to make the perfect batch of penicillin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

He added: "We had this problem last year with penicillin, it's an ongoing issue but it's worsening. We've just been informed that another anti-coagulation medication, apixaban, is now going out of stock."

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

Common problems that could have been treated with an office visit and a few penicillin pills will blossom into heart-valve infections and organ failure.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

The doctor asked a nurse to bring some penicillin.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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