neomycin
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/ˌniː.ə(ʊ)ˈmʌɪ.sɪn/
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/ˌniː.ə(ʊ)ˈmʌɪ.sɪn/ · /ˌni.əˈmaɪ.sn̩/
Definition of neomycin
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noun
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(countable, uncountable)A broad-spectrum aminoglycoside antibiotic related to streptomycin that is produced by a streptomyces (Streptomyces fradiae) and used medically especially to treat local infections.
“The bowel is prepared preoperatively with neomycin and sulfathalidine. A wide transverse lower abdominal incision is used.”
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Etymology
From neo- + -mycin (“antibiotic derived from Streptomyces”).
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