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erythromycin

/ɪˈrɪθrəmaɪsɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does erythromycin mean?

noun

A macrolide antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections and skin infections.

Example

"The doctor prescribed erythromycin to help clear up the patient's persistent cough."

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