neomycin

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neomycin An aminoglycoside antibiotic, produced by Streptomyces fradiae, which functions by interfering with ribosomal activity and so causing errors in the reading of the m-RNA.

neomycin

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neomycin (nee-oh-my-sin) n. an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat infections caused by a wide range of bacteria, mainly those affecting the skin, ears, and eyes. It is usually applied in creams, ointments, or drops with other antibiotics, but can be given by mouth to sterilize the bowel before surgery.

neomycin

views updated May 21 2018

neomycin Antibiotic isolated in 1949 from Streptomyces fradii; has a broad spectrum of activity, and is not absorbed from the gut; commonly used to treat serious intestinal bacterial infections.

neomycin

views updated May 14 2018

neomycin An aminoglycoside antibiotic produced by Streptomyces fradiae, which functions by interfering with ribosomal activity and so causing errors in the reading of the m-RNA.

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