tetracycline

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a sample of tetracycline under a laboratory light.

Definition

Noun: 1. A broad-spectrum antibiotic: Tetracycline is a type of antibiotic medication derived from bacteria of the genus Streptomyces. It is effective against a wide range of bacterial infections.

Usage

Tetracycline is used to treat various bacterial infections. It is typically prescribed by a doctor and taken orally. - The doctor prescribed tetracycline to treat the patient's respiratory infection. - Tetracycline is not effective against viral illnesses like the common cold or flu.

Advanced Usage

• Mechanism of Action: Tetracycline works by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria, preventing their growth and multiplication.
• Important Note: A common side effect of tetracycline use, especially in children or during pregnancy, is permanent discoloration of developing teeth.

Variants and Related Words

• Tetracyclines (n): The plural form or the class name for this group of antibiotics, which includes drugs like doxycycline and minocycline.

Synonyms

• Antibiotic: A general term for a substance that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria.
• Antimicrobial: A broader term for an agent that kills or inhibits microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses.

Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs)

• Broad-spectrum: A term describing antibiotics effective against many different types of bacteria.
• Bacterial infection: An illness caused by harmful bacteria, which antibiotics like tetracycline are designed to treat.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an antibiotic (trade name Achromycin) derived from microorganisms of the genus Streptomyces and used broadly to treat infections

Từ đồng nghĩa

• achromycin