gentamicin

/ˌdʒɛntəˈmaɪsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections.

“The doctor prescribed gentamicin to the patient to combat the severe pneumonia.”

Synonyms

  • aminoglycoside
  • antibiotic

Antonyms

  • antibacterial
  • antifungal