gramicidin
IPA: grˈæmɪsˈɪdɪn
noun
- A heterogeneous combination of six antibiotic peptides; the individual peptides themselves
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Examples of "gramicidin" in Sentences
- Gramicidin is a peptide antibiotic that is used to treat certain types of bacterial infections
- The doctor prescribed gramicidin ointment to help my wound heal faster
- Gramicidin works by disrupting the cell membrane of bacteria, leading to their death
- Some people may be allergic to gramicidin and experience skin irritation or itching
- Gramicidin is often combined with other antibiotics to increase its effectiveness against a wider range of bacteria
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