tetracycline

n. antibiotic medication

This article deals with the specific antibiotic called tetracycline. For the group of antibiotics known as the tetracyclines, see tetracycline antibiotics. Tetracycline (INN) (IPA: ) is a broad-spectrum antibiotic produced by the Streptomyces bacterium, indicated for use against many bacterial infections. It is commonly used to treat acne. It is sold under the brand names Sumycin, Terramycin, Tetracyn, and Panmycin, among others. Actisite is a thread-like fiber form, used in dental applications. It is also used to produce several semi-synthetic derivatives, which together are known as the Tetracycline antibiotic group.
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Tetracycline /tet·ra·cy·cline/ 1. any of a group of related broad-spectrum antibiotics, isolated from species of Streptomyces or produced [more]Tetracycline - Community and Resources

Noun
1. an antibiotic (trade name Achromycin) derived from microorganisms of the genus Streptomyces and used broadly to treat infections
(synonym) Achromycin
(hypernym) antibacterial, antibacterial drug, bactericide
(hyponym) demeclocycline hydrochloride, Declomycin
(classification) trade name, brand name, brand, marque

n. tetracycline, antibiotic medication