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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An antibiotic, of complex structure, derived from the actinomycete Streptomyces puniceus. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a basic polypeptide antibiotic (trade name Viocin) administered intramuscularly (along with other drugs) in the treatment of tuberculosis wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

antibioticpenicillinviocin

Etymology

From [Term?] + -mycin (“antibiotic”).

Related phrases

streptomyces puniceus

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