cycloserine

/saɪkləˈsɪriːn/

Definitions

1. noun

an antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis, especially in cases resistant to other drugs

“The patient was prescribed cycloserine to combat the severe form of tuberculosis.”

2. chemistry

a white, crystalline, antibacterial compound

“Cycloserine is an example of a d-amino acid derivative.”

Synonyms

  • antimicrobial
  • antitubercular