mupirocin

mu·pir·o·cin

noun \myü-ˈpir-ō-sən, -ˈpir-ə-\

Definition of MUPIROCIN

: an antibacterial drug C₂₆H₄₄O₉ that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis and is used in the topical treatment of impetigo caused by some bacteria of the genera Streptococcus and Staphylococcus—see bactroban