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chloramphenicol

(klôr′am fen′i kôl′, -kōl′)

noun

an antibiotic drug, CHClNO, prepared synthetically or isolated from a bacillus (Streptomyces venezuelae)

Origin: chlor(o)- + am(ide) + phe(n)- + ni(tro)- + (gly)col

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noun

An antibiotic, C₁₁H₁₂Cl₂N₂O₅, derived from the soil bacterium Streptomyces venezuelae or produced synthetically and effective against a broad spectrum of microorganisms.

Origin:

Origin: chlor(o)-

Origin: + am(ide)

Origin: + phe(no)-

Origin: + ni(tro)-

Origin: + (gly)col

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