Avermectin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Avermectin is a noun meaning (medicine) Any of a class of macrocyclic lactones, produced by Streptomyces bacteria, that are used medically to kill parasites.
Meaning
(medicine) Any of a class of macrocyclic lactones, produced by Streptomyces bacteria, that are used medically to kill parasites.
Word Forms
- avermectins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include avemectin, ivermectin, verminicide, vermicide, abamectin, avilamycin.
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