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streptomycin

/ˌstrɛp.təˈmaɪ.sɪn/

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noun

/ˌstrɛp.təˈmaɪ.sɪn/C2formalmedical
  • ruАнтибиотик, полученный из актиномицета Streptomyces griseus, в основном используемый для лечения туберкулеза и других бактериальных инфекций.

An antibiotic derived from the actinomycete Streptomyces griseus, primarily used in the treatment of tuberculosis and other bacterial infections.

uncountable

  1. Antibiotic for tuberculosisC1formalmedical

    An antibiotic produced by the actinomycete Streptomyces griseus, used primarily to treat tuberculosis and other bacterial infections.

    ruАнтибиотик от туберкулёза

    • The patient was prescribed streptomycin as part of the tuberculosis treatment regimen.
    • Streptomycin was one of the first effective antibiotics against TB.
    • Doctors monitor kidney function carefully when administering streptomycin.
Forms
  • streptomycins plural form
  • streptomycins' possessive plural form
  • streptomycin's possessive singular form