streptomycin
noun /,strɛptoʊ'maɪsɪn/
- Definition
- an antibiotic produced by the actinomycete Streptomyces griseus and used to treat tuberculosis
- Example
- The word 'streptomycin' is often used in everyday conversation.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Vowels
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