Definition

Noun: A broad-spectrum antibiotic drug, originally trademarked as Aureomycin, belonging to the tetracycline class. It is effective against a variety of bacterial and rickettsial infections.

Usage

This word is used specifically to refer to the antibiotic compound chlortetracycline. It is primarily a technical or medical term. - Aureomycin was a significant discovery in the mid-20th century. - The veterinarian prescribed aureomycin for the infection.

Examples

• The doctor decided to treat the atypical pneumonia with .
• is particularly effective against certain intracellular pathogens.
• Early formulations of had a distinctive yellow color.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: The term is often used in historical discussions of antibiotic development. Its use has declined with the advent of newer tetracycline derivatives.
  • The introduction of aureomycin marked a new era in the treatment of infectious diseases.

Variants and Related Words

• Chlortetracycline (n): The generic chemical name for aureomycin.
• Tetracycline (n): The class of antibiotics to which aureomycin belongs.

Synonyms

• Chlortetracycline (scientific synonym)
• Antibiotic (general category)

Notes

• "Aureomycin" was a proprietary trade name. In modern medical contexts, the generic name "chlortetracycline" is more commonly used.
• It is not typically used in everyday conversation but belongs to specialized medical, veterinary, or historical vocabulary.

Noun

1. a yellow crystalline antibiotic (trade name Aureomycin) used to treat certain bacterial and rickettsial diseases