streptomyces griseus
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A species of bacterium: Streptomyces griseus is a specific species of filamentous bacteria belonging to the genus Streptomyces. It is notable as the original source of the antibiotic streptomycin.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The soil sample contained Streptomyces griseus, which was isolated for study.
- Streptomycin, derived from Streptomyces griseus, was a groundbreaking treatment for tuberculosis.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific nomenclature: The name is always italicized, and the genus is capitalized while the species epithet is in lowercase. It is often abbreviated after first use (e.g., ).
- The research focused on the secondary metabolites produced by Streptomyces griseus.
Variants and Related Words
- Streptomyces (n): The genus to which this species belongs, comprising many bacteria known for producing antibiotics.
- Streptomycin (n): The antibiotic drug originally isolated from .
Synonyms
- Scientific synonym: There are no common synonyms for this precise scientific name. In informal contexts, it might be referred to as "the streptomycin-producing bacterium."
Related Phrases
- Source of streptomycin: This is the most common descriptive phrase associated with .
- The discovery that Streptomyces griseus was the source of streptomycin revolutionized medicine.
Noun
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source of the antibiotic streptomycin
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