Sulfa (noun)

A type of drug used to treat bacterial infections, also called sulfonamides.

Origin:

Early 20th century: shortening of sulfanilamide.

Examples:

1. The patient was prescribed sulfa for their urinary tract infection.
2. Sulfa drugs were among the first antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections.
3. Sulfa is no longer as widely used as it once was due to the development of more effective antibiotics.
4. Sulfa drugs have been used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections including skin, respiratory, and urinary tract infections.
5. Sulfa can cause allergic reactions in some people, so it is important to be aware of any potential side effects.