spectinomycin
IPA: spɛktˈɪnoʊmˈaɪsɪn
noun
- (pharmacology) An aminocyclitol antibiotic produced by the bacterium Streptomyces spectabilis.
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Examples of "spectinomycin" in Sentences
- Spectinomycin is an antibiotic commonly used to treat gonorrhea infections
- The doctor prescribed spectinomycin to combat the bacterial infection in my throat
- It is important to finish the full course of spectinomycin to ensure the infection is completely eradicated
- Some people may experience mild side effects from taking spectinomycin, such as nausea or diarrhea
- Spectinomycin is typically given as an injection, but may also be available in oral form
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