Tetracycline Synonyms

tĕtrə-sīklēn, -klĭn
An antibiotic (trade name Achromycin) derived from microorganisms of the genus Streptomyces and used broadly to treat infections
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. achromycin

Words Related to Tetracycline

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Tetracycline Sentence Examples

  • For example, tetracycline binds to bacterial ribosomes, which make proteins, and in doing so hinders protein production.

  • Birth control pills that contain estrogen may not be as effective while you are taking tetracycline drugs.

  • The resulting progeny were raised in the presence and absence of tetracycline in the culture medium.

  • When the flies were transferred to medium without tetracycline, no female progeny were recovered in a sample of more than 5000 males.

  • If you need an operation, tell your doctor or dentist you are taking tetracycline.

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