quinolone
a synthetic broad-spectrum antibiotic, derived from hydroxylated quinoline, that suppresses the reproduction of bacteria by inhibiting DNA replication.
Origin of quinolone
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British Dictionary definitions for quinolone
/ (ˈkwɪnəˌləʊn) /
any of a group of synthetic antibiotics, including ciprofloxacin, that inactivate an enzyme required for the replication of certain microorganisms
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Scientific definitions for quinolone
[ kwĭn′ə-lōn′ ]
Any of a class of synthetic antibiotics that inhibit the replication of bacterial DNA.
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