First Known Use: 1926
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streptothricin
noun strep·to·thri·cin \-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
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Origin of STREPTOTHRICIN
New Latin Streptothric-, Streptothrix, genus of bacteria, from strepto- + Greek trich-, thrix hair
Medical Dictionary
streptothricin
noun strep·to·thri·cin \ˌstrep-tō-ˈthrīs-ən, -ˈthris-\
Medical Definition of STREPTOTHRICIN
: 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
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