streptothricin

noun

strep·​to·​thri·​cin ˌstrep-tə-ˈthrī-sᵊn  -ˈthri- 

: any of a group of related basic antibiotics produced by a streptomyces (Streptomyces lavendulae) and active especially against bacteria

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Streptothric-, Streptothrix, genus of bacteria, from strepto- + Greek trich-, thrix hair

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

streptothricin

noun

strep·​to·​thri·​cin ˌstrep-tō-ˈthrīs-ᵊn  -ˈthris- 

: a basic antibiotic C₁₉H₃₄N₈O₈ that is produced by a soil actinomycete of the genus Streptomyces (S. lavendulae) and is active especially against bacteria

also : any of several related antibiotics