Medical Definition of Penicillic acid

1. 3-methoxy-5-methyl-4-oxo-2,5-hexadienoic acid (in tautomeric equilibrium with its lactone). A mycotoxin with antibiotic and carcinogenic activity produced by various strains of penicillium, by aspergillus ochraceus and aspergillus melleus. Has been found in tobacco, sausages, and corn. Pharmacological action: carcinogens, penicillins. Chemical name: 2,5-Hexadienoic acid, 3-methoxy-5-methyl-4-oxo- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Penicillic Acid

penhouses
peni
peniaphobia
penible
peniche
penicil
penicillamine
penicillamines
penicillanate
penicillanic
penicillanic acid
penicillary
penicillate
penicillia
penicillic acid (current term)
penicilliform
penicillin
penicillin-resistant
penicillin-resistant bacteria
penicillin B
penicillin F
penicillin G
penicillin G benzathine
penicillin G hydrabamine
penicillin G procaine
penicillin G sodium
penicillin N
penicillin O

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