STREPTOMYCIN

streptomycin

(noun) an antibiotic produced by the actinomycete Streptomyces griseus and used to treat tuberculosis

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

streptomycin (plural streptomycins)

An aminoglycoside and bactericidal antibiotic administered via intramuscular injection.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

31 October 2024

INLAY

(noun) (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place


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Coffee Trivia

Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.

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