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streptothricin
[ strep-tuh-thrahy-sin ]
noun
, Pharmacology.
- an antibacterial substance produced by a soil fungus, Actinomyces lavendulae.
streptothricin
/ ˌstrɛptəʊˈθraɪsɪn /
noun
- an antibiotic active against bacteria and some fungi, produced by the bacterium Streptomyces lavendulae
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Word History and Origins
Origin of streptothricin1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of streptothricin1
from Streptothrix, genus name of bacteria (from strepto- + Greek thrix hair + -in )
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Example Sentences
Dr. Woodruff was able to isolate two microbes, culture them and purify the antibiotics they produced: first actinomycin, which he found could inhibit tuberculosis, and later streptothricin.
From New York Times
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