streptothricin

One entry found for streptothricin.

Main Entry: strep·to·thri·cin
Pronunciation: -'thrI-s^&n, -'thri-
Function: noun
Etymology: New Latin Streptothric-, Streptothrix, genus of bacteria, from strepto- + Greek trich-, thrix hair
: any of a group of related basic antibiotics produced by a streptomyces (Streptomyces lavendulae) and active especially against bacteria