- optochin
- op·to·chin (opґto-kin) a derivative of cupreine that has a specific bactericidal effect on Streptococcus pneumoniae and is used in the optochin susceptibility test; called also ethylhydrocupreine.
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Optochin-Test — Der Optochin Test wird durch Auflegen von Papierblättchen (6–10 mm Ø), die mit Ethylhydrocuprein (1 : 4000), auch Optochin, getränkt sind, auf einem festen Nährboden (Blutagar) durchgeführt und dient zur Erkennung von Pneumokokken, deren… … Deutsch Wikipedia
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