fluoroquinolone

noun flu·o·ro·quin·o·lone \ˌflu̇r-ō-ˈkwi-nə-ˌlōn\

Definition of FLUOROQUINOLONE

: any of a group of fluorinated derivatives of quinolone that are used as antibacterial drugs

1984

Medical Dictionary

noun flu·o·ro·quin·o·lone \-ˈkwin-ə-ˌlōn\

: any of a group of fluorinated derivatives (as ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin) of quinolone that are used as antibacterial drugs

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