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streptomyces

strep·to·my·ces
S s

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [strep-tuh-mahy-seez]
    • /ˌstrɛp təˈmaɪ siz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [strep-tuh-mahy-seez]
    • /ˌstrɛp təˈmaɪ siz/

Definitions of streptomyces word

  • noun plural streptomyces any of several aerobic bacteria of the genus Streptomyces, certain species of which produce antibiotics. 1
  • noun streptomyces any bacterium which is a member of the genus Streptomyces, which includes some species useful in the production of antibiotics 0
  • noun streptomyces any of a genus (Streptomyces) of funguslike, chiefly soil bacteria: several species yield antibiotics 0
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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Related words

  • actinomycin

    any of several toxic antibiotics obtained from bacteria of the genus Streptomyces, used in treating some cancers; the most commonly used is dactinomycin (actinomycin D)

  • amikacin

    a wide-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic, C 22 H 45 N 5 O 13 , used in the treatment of infections, especially those caused by susceptible Gram-negative bacilli.

  • amphotericin

    an amphoteric antibiotic produced by the bacterium Streptomyces nodosus and used in the treatment of fungal infections.

  • bleomycin

    a glycopeptide antibiotic drug used in the treatment of cancer and Hodgkin's Disease

  • chloramphenicol

    a broad-spectrum antibiotic used esp in treating typhoid fever and rickettsial infections: obtained from the bacterium Streptomyces venezuelae or synthesized. Formula: C11H12N2O5Cl2

  • chlortetracycline

    an antibiotic used in treating many bacterial and rickettsial infections: obtained from the bacterium Streptomyces aureofaciens. Formula: C22H23ClN2O8
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