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sul·​fa | \ ˈsəl-fə
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Definition of sulfa
1 : related chemically to sulfanilamide
2 : of, relating to, or containing sulfa drugs
First Known Use of sulfa
1940, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology for sulfa
short for sulfanilamide
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suld
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sulf-
sulfa
sulfadiazine
sulfa drug
sulfamethoxazole
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“Sulfa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sulfa. Accessed 21 May. 2021. Style: MLA
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sulfa
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variants: or chiefly British sulpha \ ˈsəl-​fə
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1 : related chemically to sulfanilamide
2 :