carbomycin

/kɑrbəˈmaɪsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A glycosidic antibiotic derived from Streptomyces spheroides and used in treating infections, including those caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

“The doctor prescribed carbomycin to the patient to treat the severe MRSA infection.”

Synonyms

  • antibiotic
  • glycoside

Antonyms

  • antibacterial agent