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streptomycin

/strɛtəmɪsɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does streptomycin mean?

noun

A medication used to treat tuberculosis and other bacterial infections. It is an antibiotic that works by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria.

Example

"The doctor prescribed streptomycin to the patient to combat the tuberculosis infection."

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