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Word: Erythromycin
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1950s: from elements of the modern Latin taxonomic name Streptomyces erythreus + -in
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪˌrɪθrə(ʊ)ˈmʌɪsɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an antibiotic used in the treatment of infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria. It is similar in its effects to penicillin.
Short Definition:antibiotic used in treatment of infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria
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