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quinolone


quin·o·lone

noun \ˈkwin-ə-ˌlōn\

Definition of QUINOLONE

: any of a class of synthetic antibacterial drugs that are derivatives of hydroxylated quinolines and inhibit the replication of bacterial DNA; especially : fluoroquinolone

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