streptothricin

[strep-tuh-thrahy-sin]

noun

Pharmacology.

1. an antibacterial substance produced by a soil fungus, Actinomyces lavendulae.

streptothricin

/ ˌstrɛptəʊˈθraɪsɪn /

noun

1. an antibiotic active against bacteria and some fungi, produced by the bacterium Streptomyces lavendulae

Word History and Origins

Origin of streptothricin¹

1925–30; strepto- + thric- (variant of trich- ) + -in ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of streptothricin¹

from Streptothrix, genus name of bacteria (from _strepto- + Greek thrix hair + _-in )

Example Sentences

Dr. Woodruff was able to isolate two microbes, culture them and purify the antibiotics they produced: first actinomycin, which he found could inhibit tuberculosis, and later streptothricin.

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