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novobiocin

/ˌnoʊ.voʊˈbaɪ.ə.sɪn/

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noun

/ˌnoʊ.voʊˈbaɪ.ə.sɪn/C2formalmedical
  • ruАнтибиотик, полученный из актиномицета, используемый для лечения инфекций, вызванных грамположительными бактериями.

An antibiotic derived from an actinomycete, used in the treatment of infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria.

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  1. C2formalmedical

    An antibiotic derived from the bacterium *Streptomyces niveus*, used primarily to treat infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria.

    ruАнтибиотик

    • The doctor prescribed novobiocin for the staphylococcal infection.
    • Novobiocin is effective against certain strains of Gram-positive bacteria.
    • Research has shown novobiocin to be a potent antibiotic in clinical settings.
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