streptovaricin

(strĕpˌtə-vârˈĭ-sĭn)

noun

Any of a group of antibiotics produced by an actinomycete (Streptomyces spectabilis) and active against various bacteria and viruses.

Origin:

Origin: strepto(myces)

Origin: + vari(ous)

Origin: + -(my)cin

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