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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any drug derived from tetracycline

Adjective

1. 1
   Having four rings. not-comparable
2. 2
   Of a pharmaceutical: based upon tetracycline. not-comparable
3. 3
   Of a flower: composed of four whorls or organs. not-comparable

Etymology

From tetra- + cyclic.

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