streptothricin
strep·to·thri·cin
noun \-ˈthrī-sən, -ˈthri-\Definition of STREPTOTHRICIN
: any of a group of related basic antibiotics produced by a streptomyces (Streptomyces lavendulae) and active especially against bacteria
Origin of STREPTOTHRICIN
New Latin Streptothric-, Streptothrix, genus of bacteria, from strepto- + Greek trich-, thrix hair
First Known Use: 1926
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