Streptomycin

//ˌstɹɛp.tə(ʊ)ˈmʌɪ.sɪn//

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Noun

The word "streptomycin" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

dihydrostreptomycin mycin

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

antibiotic antibiotic drug

Type Of (IsA)

antibiotic drug

Receives Action

used in treatment of tuberculosis

Related Terms

aminoglycoside antibiotic bactericidal

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