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Meaning of TETRACYCLINE

Pronunciation:  `tetru'sIklIn

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  an antibiotic (trade name Achromycin) derived from microorganisms of the genus Streptomyces and used broadly to treat infections
 

TETRACYCLINE is a 12 letter word that starts with T.

 

 Synonyms: Achromycin
 
 See Also: antibacterial, antibacterial drug, bactericide, Declomycin, demeclocycline hydrochloride, Minocin, minocycline

 

 

Medical Dictionary
 
 Definition: An antibiotic drug used to treat infection.
 
Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: An antibiotic that interferes with bacterial protein synthesis.
 
Glossary
 
 Definition: An antibiotic that interferes with protein synthesis in prokaryotes.
 

 

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