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streptothricin — [strep΄təthrī′sin] n. [< ModL Streptothrix, name of the fungus < Gr streptos, twisted (see STREPTOMYCES) + thrix, hair + IN1] an antibiotic derived from an actinomycete (Actinomyces lavendulae) and used in the treatment of various bacterial … English World dictionary
streptothricin — noun Etymology: New Latin Streptothric , Streptothrix, genus of bacteria, from strepto + Greek trich , thrix hair Date: 1926 any of a group of related basic antibiotics produced by a streptomyces (Streptomyces lavendulae) and active especially… … New Collegiate Dictionary
streptothricin — /strep teuh thruy sin/, n. Pharm. an antibacterial substance produced by a soil fungus, Actinomyces lavendulae. [1925 30; STREPTO + thric (var. of TRICH ) + IN2] * * * … Universalium
streptothricin — n. antibiotic produced by a soil fungus … English contemporary dictionary
streptothricin — strep·to·thri·cin … English syllables
streptothricin — /strɛptəˈθraɪsən/ (say streptuh thruysuhn) noun an antibacterial substance derived from the soil fungus, Actinomyces lavendulae. Also, streptothrysin. {strepto + Greek thrik , stem of thrix hair + in2} …
streptothricin — noun a basic antibiotic derived from a soil actinomycete • Hypernyms: ↑antibiotic, ↑antibiotic drug … Useful english dictionary
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