tyrothricin

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Noun tyrothricin has 1 sense

tyrothricin - a mixture of antibiotics applied locally to infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria
--₁ is a kind of antibiotic, antibiotic drug
--₁ has substances: tyrocidine, tyrocidin

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Tyrothricin

Definition: Tyrothricin is a mixture of antibacterial compounds derived from the bacteria Bacillus brevis. It is primarily used as a topical medication to treat various skin infections.

Parts of Speech

Noun

Senses

Sense 1: A mixture of antibacterial compounds derived from Bacillus brevis.

Example sentence: The doctor prescribed an ointment containing tyrothricin to treat the patient's skin infection.

Usages

Usage 1: Topical medication for skin infections

Example sentence: Apply a thin layer of tyrothricin cream to the affected area twice a day for effective treatment.

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