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Dihydrostreptomycin

Description:

Dihydrostreptomycin is an antibiotic medication used to treat various bacterial infections. It belongs to the class of aminoglycoside antibiotics and works by inhibiting the synthesis of proteins in bacteria, thereby preventing their growth and replication.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: A pharmaceutical drug used for treating bacterial infections, especially those caused by gram-negative bacteria.

Example Sentence: The doctor prescribed dihydrostreptomycin to combat the stubborn infection.

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Sense 2:

Adjective: Referring to the characteristic of containing or relating to dihydrostreptomycin.

Example Sentence: The researchers found a dihydrostreptomycin-resistant strain of bacteria.

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Sense 3:

Verb: To administer or use dihydrostreptomycin as a treatment for bacterial infections.

Example Sentence: The veterinarian decided to dihydrostreptomycin the horse to prevent any potential infections.

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