streptomycin
Pronunciation
/stɹˈɛptəmˌɪsɪn/

Definition & Meaning of "streptomycin"in English

Streptomycin
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a medicine that fights bacteria, commonly used to treat tuberculosis and other bacterial infections

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Plural form
streptomycins

What is "streptomycin"?

Streptomycin is an antibiotic medication used to treat various bacterial infections, particularly those caused by tuberculosis and certain other types of bacteria. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria and helping the body's immune system to fight the infection more effectively. Streptomycin is typically given through injection and is an important part of treatment plans for tuberculosis and other serious bacterial infections.

Examples
The doctor prescribed streptomycin to cure my ear infection.
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