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Aminoglycoside

Synonym(s)

Any of a group of antibiotics derived from various species of Streptomyces or produced synthetically; they inhibit protein synthesis by binding with the 30S ribosomal subunit.: Definition from: Unified Medical Language System (CRISP Thesaurus) at the National Library of Medicine
A broad spectrum antibiotic family derived from Streptomyces containing aminoglycosides that bind to bacterial ribosomes, inhibiting protein synthesis.: Definition from: Unified Medical Language System (NCI Thesaurus) at the National Library of Medicine
A type of antibiotic that works against many types of bacteria and includes streptomycin, gentamicin, and neomycin. Aminoglycosides are used to treat bacterial infections.: Definition from: National Cancer Institute dictionary


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