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sulfa drug

Any of a group of synthetic organic compounds, derived chiefly from sulfanilamide, chemically similar to PABA and capable of inhibiting bacterial growth and activity by interfering with the metabolic processes in bacteria that require PABA. Also called sulfonamide.

sulfa drug

Any sulfur-based antibiotic, in particular sulfonamides

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