Neomycin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌniː.ə(ʊ)ˈmʌɪ.sɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Neomycin is a noun meaning (biochemistry, pharmacology) A broad-spectrum aminoglycoside antibiotic related to streptomycin that is produced by a streptomyces (Streptomyces fradiae) and used medically especially to treat local infections.
Meaning
(biochemistry, pharmacology) A broad-spectrum aminoglycoside antibiotic related to streptomycin that is produced by a streptomyces (Streptomyces fradiae) and used medically especially to treat local infections.
Example Sentences
The bowel is prepared preoperatively with neomycin and sulfathalidine. A wide transverse lower abdominal incision is used.
Word Forms
- neomycins
Synonyms for neomycin
Depending on context, synonyms include framycetin, fradicin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fradicin, polymyxin, neomycine, framycetin, moenomycin, natamycin.
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