Capreomycin
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌkæp.ɹi.oʊˈmaɪ.sn̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Capreomycin is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A cyclic peptide antibiotic obtained from a bacterium Saccharothrix mutabilis capreolus, commonly grouped with the aminoglycosides, given in combination with other antibiotics for tuberculosis.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A cyclic peptide antibiotic obtained from a bacterium Saccharothrix mutabilis capreolus, commonly grouped with the aminoglycosides, given in combination with other antibiotics for tuberculosis.
Word Forms
- capreomycins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include capromycin, capriomycin, caprazamycin, zelkovamycin, apramycin, paramomycin.
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