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streptothricin

[ strep-tuh-thrahy-sin ]

noun

, Pharmacology.
  1. an antibacterial substance produced by a soil fungus, Actinomyces lavendulae.


streptothricin

/ ˌstrɛptəʊˈθraɪsɪn /

noun

  1. an antibiotic active against bacteria and some fungi, produced by the bacterium Streptomyces lavendulae
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of streptothricin1

1925–30; strepto- + thric- (variant of trich- ) + -in 2
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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.

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