Vocabulary Entry

spectinomycin

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noun

Spectinomycin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, particularly those caused by non-typhoidal strains of Salmonella and other Gram-negative bacteria.

Example Sentences

"The doctor prescribed spectinomycin to combat the patient's severe infection."

"Spectinomycin is particularly effective against certain strains of bacteria resistant to other antibiotics."

"Researchers are studying the potential uses of spectinomycin in veterinary medicine."