What does SULFA mean?

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Noun

Definitions

1. A type of antibiotic drug derived from sulfanilamide.
2. A type of medication used to treat bacterial infections.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈsʌlfə/
• UK: /ˈsʌlfə/

Origin and Usage

The word "sulfa" is short for "sulfanilamide," which is a type of antibiotic drug that was first developed in the 1930s. It was one of the first antibiotics to be used in medicine and was widely used during World War II to treat bacterial infections. Today, sulfa drugs are still used to treat a variety of infections, including urinary tract infections, ear infections, and pneumonia.

Synonyms

Sulfanilamide, sulfonamide, sulphonamide, sulfa drug, sulfonamide antibiotic, sulphonamide antibiotic

Related Words

Antib, drugs, medic, pills, virus

Example Sentences

1. She was prescribed sulfa drugs to treat her urinary tract infection.
2. The doctor recommended a course of sulfa antibiotics for his pneumonia.